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In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

TV Movie  -  PG_13 95 min  -  Drama | Romance | Crime
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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.

Director:

Mariano Barroso

Writers:

Julia Álvarez (novel), Judy Klass (teleplay), and 1 more credit »
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In the Time of the Butterflies -- Based on a novel by Julia Alvarez and inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who were murdered, in 1960, for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the dictatorship of General Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. In the Time of the Butterflies -- 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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Salma Hayek ...
Minerva
Edward James Olmos ...
Mía Maestro ...
Mate
Demián Bichir ...
Manolo
Pilar Padilla Pilar Padilla ...
Dede
Lumi Cavazos ...
Patria
Marc Anthony ...
Lio
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. ...
Captain Pena (as Pedro Armendariz Marquez)
Ana Martín Ana Martín ...
Mama
Fernando Becerril Fernando Becerril ...
Enrique Mirabal
Anthony Alvarez ...
Palomino
Ermahn Ospina ...
Jaimito
Raúl Méndez ...
Pedrito
Mariana Sánchez Mariana Sánchez ...
Minerva 13 Years Old (as Mariana Sanchez)
Géraldine Bazán ...
Patria 15 Years Old (as Geraldine Bazan)
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Storyline

On November 25, 1960, the bodies of three sisters were found near the bottom of a cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official daily 'El Caribe' reports that it had been an accident, but it does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it mention the sisters' fierce opposition to the General Trujillo's dictatorship. This is their story: how Minerva started the tragedy by refusing Trujillo; how Patria became an opponent from the church itself; how Maria Teresa joined the revolution through the love. And how they lost their wings, but not their courage. They were Las Mariposas - "The Butterflies". Written by Diana Heche <dianaheche@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Butterfly | 1960s | Government | Dictatorship | Dominican Republic  | See more »

Taglines:

Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense scenes of violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Mexico

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En el tiempo de las mariposas See more »

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th, the anniversary of the day of the murder of the Mirabal sisters, as the annual date for the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" in commemoration of the sisters' sacrifice. See 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. See more »

Connections

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

Soundtracks

"Mi Amor"
Written by Brad Hatfield
Performed by Carlitos Delgado
Courtesy of Barbara Jordan/Heavy Hitters See more »