Black Butterfly (2017)

Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. ... See full summary »

Director:

Brian Goodman

Writers:

Justin Stanley (screenplay by), Marc Frydman (screenplay by)

Stars:

Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Banderas	...	Paul
Jonathan Rhys Meyers	...	Jack
Piper Perabo	...	Laura
Vincent Riotta	...	Lt Carcano
Brian Goodman	...	Truck Driver / Agent Rothwell
Katie McGovern	...	Nancy Barrows
Jake Daley	...	AJ
Craig Peritz	...	Sam
Randall Paul	...	Mr. Owen (as Randall Richard Paul)
Cristina Moglia	...	Mrs. Owen
Abel Ferrara	...	Pat
Nicholas Aaron	...	Delivery Man
Nathalie Rapti Gomez	...	Julie
Gioia Libardoni	...	Waitress
Tracy Green	...	Diner Manager (as Tracy Sherman Greene)

Storyline

Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, Paul (Antonio Banderas), a reclusive writer, struggles to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay. After a tense encounter at a diner with a drifter named Jack (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Paul offers Jack a place to stay-and soon the edgy, demanding Jack muscles his way into Paul's work and the two men begin a jagged game of one-upmanship that will bring at least one tale to an end.

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Plot Keywords:

remake of french film | remake | insect in title | animal in title | colon in title | 

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Taglines:

A killer story with a twist.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Spain USA Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 May 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Borboleta Negra

Filming Locations:

Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ambi Pictures,Battleplan Productions,Compadre Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The black butterfly is seen in many different parts of the world as a symbol of misfortune or an omen of death.

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Goofs

Nancy Barrows is cleaning up the picnic table as her son and husband toss the Frisbee. She tells her husband to "get the blanket" (which is on the table by the cooler she is holding). However, as she is walking off, the blanket is on top of the cooler in her arms.

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Quotes

Jack: You're finally starting to show some imagination.
[to Paul]

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Connections

Remake of Papillon noir (2008)

User Reviews

Should watch this !

A real thriller. A definitely "must watch" film. Banderas is OK but overshadowed by Myers who puts in a great performance. The story itself takes a number of very surprising turns. Many times during the movie you think you have it all figured out, then BANG! I hope no reviewer gives spills the beans on it.