Jeremy Irons
René Gallimard
1993•1h 41m•Released•EN
M. Butterfly
“Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
October 1, 1993
Runtime
1h 41m
Rating
6.6 / 10
Votes
254
Budget
$17,000,000
Revenue
$1,499,795
Status
Released
Popularity
3.8
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Cast
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John Lone
Song Liling
Barbara Sukowa
Jeanne Gallimard
Annabel Leventon
Frau Baden
Shizuko Hoshi
Comrade Chin
Ian Richardson
Ambassador Toulon
Richard McMillan
Embassy Colleague
Vernon Dobtcheff
Agent Etancelin
David Hemblen
Intelligence Officer #1
Damir Andrei
Intelligence Officer #2
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Antony Parr
Intelligence Officer #3
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Margaret Ma
Song's Maid
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