M. Butterfly

Based On the book by David Henry Hwang

M. Butterfly is a 1993 American romantic drama film directed by David Cronenberg and written by David Henry Hwang based on his 1988 play. 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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Release date:

1993

Director:

David Cronenberg

Cast:

Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Ian Richardson, Vernon Dobtcheff

Genre:

Romance, Drama, LGBTQ-related, Spy

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1993 in adaptations