M. Butterfly (1993): Perfery

M. Butterfly

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(1993)Directed by David Cronenberg101 min · RRomance, Drama

“Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.”

The question hanging over the film is who Song Liling (John Lone) really is, the opera singer a French diplomat meets in 1960s China and cannot stop thinking about. René Gallimard (Jeremy Irons) is married, yet he keeps returning to the theater to watch Song perform. David Cronenberg, working from David Henry Hwang's play, leaves Gallimard standing in the audience, watching Song and believing every word.

Jeremy Ironsas René Gallimard

John Loneas Song Liling

Barbara Sukowaas Jeanne Gallimard

Annabel Leventonas Frau Baden

Shizuko Hoshias Comrade Chin

Ian Richardsonas Ambassador Toulon

Richard McMillanas Embassy Colleague

Vernon Dobtcheffas Agent Etancelin

David Hemblenas Intelligence Officer #1

Damir Andreias Intelligence Officer #2

Antony Parras Intelligence Officer #3

MM Margaret Maas Song's Maid

Tristram Jellinekas Defense Attorney

Philip McGoughas Prosecution Attorney

David Nealas Judge

Sean Hewittas Ambassador's Aide

Peter Messalineas Diplomat at Party

Michael Mehlmannas Drunk in Paris Bar

Barbara Chilcottas Critic at Garden Party

George Jonasas Mall Trustee

Carl Zvonkinas Surveillance Technician

Viktor Fülöpas Marshal

Cadman Chuias Accordian Player

María Teresa Uribeas Paris Opera Madama Butterfly