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In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) -- In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.

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Director:

Mariano Barroso

Writers (WGA):

Julia Álvarez (novel)
Judy Klass (teleplay) ...
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Release Date:

19 August 2004 (Hungary) more

Genre:

Drama | Romance | Crime more

Tagline:

Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.

Plot:

In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government. full summary | add synopsis

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Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations more

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Powerful more (32 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Salma Hayek ... Minerva Mirabal

Edward James Olmos ... Rafael Trujillo
Mía Maestro ... María Teresa 'Mate' Mirabal

Demián Bichir ... Manuel 'Manolo' Tavárez Justo
Pilar Padilla ... Bélgica Adela 'Dedé' Mirabal

Lumi Cavazos ... Patria Mirabal

Marc Anthony ... Lio
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. ... Capt. Peña (as Pedro Armendariz Marquez)
Ana Martín ... Mama
Fernando Becerril ... Enrique Mirabal

Anthony Alvarez ... Palomino

Ermahn Ospina ... Jaimito

Raúl Méndez ... Pedrito
Mariana Sánchez ... Minerva Mirabal (age 13)
Géraldine Bazán ... Patria Mirabal (age 15)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

En el tiempo de las mariposas
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MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some intense scenes of violence.

Runtime:

95 min | Argentina:90 min | Germany:89 min

Country:

USA | Mexico

Language:

German | English

Color:

Color


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Trivia:

Filming ended on the 40th anniversary of the Mirabal sisters' assassination. more

Goofs:

Continuity: When Leo enters the chicken coop to talk to Minerva he leaves the door slightly ajar. When he makes to leave the coop, the door is wide open. more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Vecinos: La pareja de ventas (#1.10)" (2005) more

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Sin Ti more


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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Powerful, 27 December 2002
9/10
Author: rps-2 from Bracebridge Ont

With so much horror loose in this century, we forget some of the recent horrors of the last. Few people who vacation in the Dominican Republic today are aware of the brutal regime which flourished there --- like a poisonous tropical flower --- until recent times. This is a splendid depiction of it and of the struggle to overthrow it. Surprisingly there is no reference to the United States' shameful support of Trujillo or to the Castro revolution in nearby Cuba. I also wonder why it was filmed in Mexico rather than the Dominican Republic itself. But no matter. It is a gripping and thoughtful piece of cinema.

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