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M. Butterfly

  • R
  • 1993
  • 1h 41m
  • Romance, Drama
  • 6.6

Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.

In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

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Storyline

In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

Cast

Jeremy IronsRené Gallimard
John LoneSong Liling
Barbara SukowaJeanne Gallimard
Annabel LeventonFrau Baden
Shizuko HoshiComrade Chin
Ian RichardsonAmbassador Toulon
Richard McMillanEmbassy Colleague
Vernon DobtcheffAgent Etancelin
David HemblenIntelligence Officer #1
Damir AndreiIntelligence Officer #2
Antony ParrIntelligence Officer #3
Margaret MaSong's Maid
Tristram JellinekDefense Attorney
Philip McGoughProsecution Attorney
David NealJudge
Sean HewittAmbassador's Aide

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