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Butterfly (1982)

R 107 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   5 February 1982 (USA)
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Orson Welles, as judge Rauch, holds a lengthy trial against Jess Tyler, a caretaker deserted by his wife ten years before... See full summary »

Director:

Matt Cimber

Writers:

James M. Cain (novel), Matt Cimber (adaptation), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stacy Keach ...
Jess Tyler
Pia Zadora ...
Kady Tyler
Orson Welles ...
Judge Rauch
Lois Nettleton Lois Nettleton ...
Belle Morgan
Edward Albert ...
Wash Gillespie
James Franciscus James Franciscus ...
Moke Blue
Stuart Whitman ...
Rev. Rivers
June Lockhart ...
Mrs. Helen Gillespie
Ed McMahon ...
Mr. Gillespie
Paul Hampton Paul Hampton ...
Norton
George 'Buck' Flower ...
Ed Lamey (as Buck Flower)
Ann Dane Ann Dane ...
Janey Tyler
Greg Gault Greg Gault ...
Bridger
John O'Conner White John O'Conner White ...
Billy Roy
Peter Jason ...
Allen
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Storyline

Orson Welles, as judge Rauch, holds a lengthy trial against Jess Tyler, a caretaker deserted by his wife ten years before, who's accused of improper relations with his daughter Kady. Complications follows when Wash, father of Kady's baby, comes back to take her away. Written by Adalberto Fornario  

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Plot Keywords:

Nudity | One Word Title | Seduction | Barroom Brawl | Girl  | See more »

Taglines:

From the author who gave you "The Postman Always Rings Twice"..."Double Indemnity"..."Mildred Pierce" ...Now, his most powerful and daring love story comes to the screen! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mariposa See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Par-Par Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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.
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Connections

Referenced in "Laserdisc Memories: The Lonely Lady (#2.3)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's Wrong For Me To Love You"
Music by Ennio Morricone
Lyrics by Carol Connors
Performed by Pia Zadora See more »