The Butterfly Ball (1977)

Director:

Tony Klinger

Writers:

Tony Klinger, Alan Aldridge (illustrations: Based on the book "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast"),

Stars:

Roger Glover, Twiggy, Vincent Price

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roger Glover	...	Himself
Twiggy	...	Herself
Vincent Price	...	Narrator (voice)
Tony Ashton	...	Himself
Helen Chapelle	...	Herself
David Coverdale	...	Himself
Ian Gillan	...	Himself
John Gustafson	...	Himself
Eddie Hardin	...	Himself
Earl Jordan	...	Himself
Judi Kuhl	...	Herself
Neil Lancaster	...	Himself
John Lawton	...	Himself
Mickey Lee Soule	...	Himself
Al Matthews	...	Himself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

rock music | concert | surrealism | songwriter | heavy metal | 

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Taglines:

A Fun Musical Extravaganza

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Genres:

Music

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1977 (UK)

Also Known As:

Der Schmetterlingsball

Company Credits

Production Co:

Oyster Films Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

The Producers thank the following - Agibailge Browne for hopping Chris Harniman for motoring Bob Paget for shuffling Bob Stimpson for pushing David Magnus for blimping Tony Russel for clicking Pat Bryce for squeaking Elstree Camera hire and Samuelsons for hiring D&D Transport Facilities for Trucking La Valbonne Club for drinking Alan's Caterers for eating Kay's Laboratories for processing

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Soundtracks

"Homeward"
by Roger Glover and Eddie Hardin

User Reviews

Love is all, etc.

Probably because I was born the same year, or because I saw it over and over again on French television when there was a technical problem, I have got a sentimental value towards this animation/anime. The video is based on the book of the same name, so the characters are pretty much alike. It is mixed with weird human-like animals/insects and fantastic lyrics by Roger Glover, a certain enthusiasm radiates from the whole. The animation is great, it puts you in a fantastic mood for the day and I would encourage anyone to find the LPs or the new upcoming DVD of the 1976 concert, or go to the Roger Glover website, there are a lot of news flying around. When watching the video, try to spot all the references (three blind mice, the beauty dancing with the beast, the dancing tankard, masquerade, carnival, etc). I just love it! Highly recommended.