Watch Butterfly (1982) Official Trailer
A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.
4.7 / 10 IMDb February 5, 1982 1h 48m
Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Director
Runtime
1h 48m
Release Date
February 5, 1982
Genre
Crime, Drama
Status
Released
Rated
R
Budget
$3,500,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Awards
4 wins & 9 nominations
Cast
Stacy Keach
as Jess Tyler
Pia Zadora
as Kady Tyler
Orson Welles
as Judge Rauch
Lois Nettleton
as Belle Morgan
Edward Albert
as Wash Gillespie
James Franciscus
as Moke Blue
Stuart Whitman
as Rev. Rivers
June Lockhart
as Mrs. Gillespie
Ed McMahon
as Mr. Gillespie
Paul Hampton
as Norton
George Buck Flower
as Ed Lamey
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Ann Dane
as Janey
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Greg Gault
as Bridger
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John O'Conner White
as Billy Roy
Peter Jason
as Allen
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Kim Ptak
as Deputy
Leigh Christian
as Saleslady
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Abraham Rudnick
as Court Stenographer
John F. Goff
as Truck Driver
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Dylan Urquidi
as Danny
Production Companies
Par-Par Productions
Butterfly Official Trailer 1982
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