Butterflies Are Free

Based On the book by Leonard Gershe

Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 American comedy-drama film directed by Milton Katselas from a screenplay by Leonard Gershe, based on Gershe's 1969 play. The film stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart, and Edward Albert. It follows Jill Tanner (Hawn), a free-spirited young woman who becomes romantically involved with her new next-door neighbor, a blind man named Don Baker (Albert), who has recently moved out to live on his own. However, Don's overly protective mother (Heckart) tries to end their romance, fearing that Jill will break her son's heart.

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Release date:

July 6, 1972

Director:

Milton Katselas

Cast:

Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser, Edward Albert, Michael Warren

Genre:

Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1972 in adaptations