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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.
Oct 1, 1993 · M. Butterfly: Directed by David Cronenberg. With Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Ian Richardson. In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling - but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
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- Drama, Romance
- David Cronenberg
- 1993-10-01
Oct 8, 1993 · John Lone, as Song Liling, the transvestite opera star, does not make a convincing female, and is perhaps not intended to. Unlike " The Crying Game ," which created a successful deception, "M. Butterfly" keeps the secret, not from the audience, but only from Gallimard.
While acclimating to life in China, Gallimard meets and becomes enamored of Song Liling (John Lone), an opera singer who wears traditionally ornate dress and makeup.
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- David Cronenberg
- R
- Jeremy Irons
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During the Cultural Revolution in China in the mid-1960s, a French diplomat René Gallimard (a brilliant portrayal by Jeremy Irons) falls in love with a Chinese opera singer Song Liling (John Lone) - women were never allowed to sing in the Beijing Opera so the fact that Song is a man is credible.
M. Butterfly. Love's mysteries and betrayal's cruelties are boldly portrayed in this fictional tale of French diplomat Rene Gallimard and Beijing Opera star Song Liling. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
