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M. Butterfly is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by David Cronenberg. The screenplay was written by David Henry Hwang based on his play of the same name. The film stars Jeremy Irons and John Lone, with Ian Richardson, Barbara Sukowa, and Annabel Leventon. The story is loosely based on true events which involved French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer Shi Pei Pu.

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1993 · 1h 41m · Romance · Drama · History

TMDB 6.6/10 (248 votes)

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

Directed by David Cronenberg

Box office $1M worldwide

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Cast & crew

David CronenbergDirector

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 AAntony Parras Intelligence Officer #3 MMargaret Maas Song's Maid

Tristram Jellinekas Defense Attorney

Philip McGoughas Prosecution Attorney

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M. Butterfly is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by David Cronenberg. The screenplay was written by David Henry Hwang based on his play of the same name. The film stars Jeremy Irons and John Lone, with Ian Richardson, Barbara Sukowa, and Annabel Leventon. The story is loosely based on true events which involved French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer Shi Pei Pu.

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