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Butterfly

  • 1981
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.6K
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Pia Zadora in Butterfly (1981)
In 1937 Nevada, silver mine caretaker Jess Tyler is reunited with his teenage daughter Kady who will do anything to persuade Jess to let her have claim to the mine.
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In 1937 Nevada, silver mine caretaker Jess Tyler is reunited with his teenage daughter Kady who will do anything to persuade Jess to let her have claim to the mine.In 1937 Nevada, silver mine caretaker Jess Tyler is reunited with his teenage daughter Kady who will do anything to persuade Jess to let her have claim to the mine.In 1937 Nevada, silver mine caretaker Jess Tyler is reunited with his teenage daughter Kady who will do anything to persuade Jess to let her have claim to the mine.

  • Director
    • Matt Cimber
  • Writers
    • James M. Cain
    • Matt Cimber
    • John F. Goff
  • Stars
    • Stacy Keach
    • Pia Zadora
    • Orson Welles
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matt Cimber
    • Writers
      • James M. Cain
      • Matt Cimber
      • John F. Goff
    • Stars
      • Stacy Keach
      • Pia Zadora
      • Orson Welles
    • 30User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations

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    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Jess Tyler
    Pia Zadora
    Pia Zadora
    • Kady
    Orson Welles
    Orson Welles
    • Judge Rauch
    Lois Nettleton
    Lois Nettleton
    • Belle Morgan
    Edward Albert
    Edward Albert
    • Wash Gillespie
    James Franciscus
    James Franciscus
    • Moke Blue
    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Rev. Rivers
    June Lockhart
    June Lockhart
    • Mrs. Gillespie
    Ed McMahon
    Ed McMahon
    • Mr. Gillespie
    Paul Hampton
    Paul Hampton
    • Norton
    George 'Buck' Flower
    George 'Buck' Flower
    • Ed Lamey
    • (as Buck Flower)
    Ann Dane
    • Janey
    Greg Gault
    • Bridger
    John O'Conner White
    • Billy Roy
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Allen
    Kim Ptak
    • Deputy
    Leigh Christian
    Leigh Christian
    • Saleslady
    Abraham Rudnick
    • Court Stenographer
    • (as Dr. Abraham Rudnick)
    • Director
      • Matt Cimber
    • Writers
      • James M. Cain
      • Matt Cimber
      • John F. Goff
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      There was a controversy surrounding Pia Zadora's win of the Golden Globe for "Best New Star of the Year". 1982 was the only year the event included such a category with both men and women competing for it in the year. Previously, the Golden Globes had a gender delineation between New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female and New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male. This movie and her expensive advertising campaign for the award were financed by then husband Meshulam Riklis, who invited several members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to an expensive trip to Las Vegas to enjoy Riklis hotels, casino and the spectacular live shows. 1983 was the last year the New Star category was used, just like in its original format, and later on was discontinued.
    • Quotes

      Kady Tyler: That feels so good, Jess. Good, good hands... What's wrong?

      Jess Tyler: It ain't right.

      Kady Tyler: Feels good to me. Does it to you?

      Jess Tyler: It just ain't right.

      Kady Tyler: It's right if it's good.

      Jess Tyler: You're my daughter, Kady.

      Kady Tyler: I'm a woman, too.

    • Connections
      Featured in Butterfly: The Steamy Saga of a Cult Classic (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Wrong For Me To Love You
      Music by Ennio Morricone
      Lyrics by Carol Connors
      Performed by Pia Zadora

    User reviews30

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    5/10

    Definitely not good but you keep watching anyway ......

    Pia Zadora is the perfect sexy nymph. Ennio Morricone provides a score that rings a bell because it almost sounds like a"spaghetti western". Stacy Keach as the lusting daddy is fine, and Orson Wells comes across as a curiosity. The problem lies with the script. At first things take their time, introducing characters at a leisurely rate. There is a slow buildup but little idea where the movie is going. Then suddenly the pace quickens, and logic begins to fly out the window. In the end there are unresolved issues dangling uncomfortably, a ridiculous legal unwinding, and the viewer is left holding a very large bag of questions. Nudity does not a movie make, and "Butterfly", despite the titillating bathtub scene, is rather unsatisfying. - MERK
    • merklekranz
    • Oct 31, 2018
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Butterfly - Der blonde Schmetterling
    • Filming locations
      • Goldfield, Nevada, USA(town)
    • Production company
      • Par-Par Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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