How long is M. Butterfly?

M. Butterfly is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who is René Gallimard in M. Butterfly?

Jeremy Irons plays René Gallimard in the film.

What is M. Butterfly about?

René Gallimard (Jeremy Irons) is a diplomat from France who has been sent to Beijing. While acclimating to life in China, Gallimard meets and becomes enamored of Song Liling (John Lone), an opera singer who wears traditionally ornate dress and makeup. The two begin a relationship, but, unfortunately for Gallimard, there is much about Song that he doesn't know. Among the revelations that Gallimard must contend with is the discovery that his lover is a man.

M. Butterfly

Name: M. Butterfly
Duration: 100
Rating: 67

NR 1 hr 40 min

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How long is M. Butterfly?: M. Butterfly is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who directed M. Butterfly?: David Cronenberg

Who is René Gallimard in M. Butterfly?: Jeremy Irons plays René Gallimard in the film.

What is M. Butterfly about?: René Gallimard (Jeremy Irons) is a diplomat from France who has been sent to Beijing. While acclimating to life in China, Gallimard meets and becomes enamored of Song Liling (John Lone), an opera singer who wears traditionally ornate dress and makeup. The two begin a relationship, but, unfortunately for Gallimard, there is much about Song that he doesn't know. Among the revelations that Gallimard must contend with is the discovery that his lover is a man.