Butterfly

"A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge."

Feb 5 1982 R 1h 48m
Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Orson Welles, as judge Rauch, holds a lengthy trial against Jess Tyler, a caretaker deserted by his wife ten years before, who's accused of improper relations with his daughter Kady. Complications follows when Wash, father of Kady's baby, comes back to take her away.

Written by

James M. Cain, Matt Cimber, John F. Goff

Directed by

Matt Cimber

Cast

Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Par-Par Productions

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

Trailers
Butterfly Original Trailer 1982
Scores
# of Votes
1,636
Average Rating
4.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA