Movie

Butterfly on the Shoulder

★ 5.9(37)19781h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Deray
Release date: 1978-05-03
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gaumont

About Butterfly on the Shoulder

Butterfly on the Shoulder is a 1978 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Jacques Deray, starring Lino Ventura, Claudine Auger and Paul Crauchet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Butterfly on the Shoulder in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On a stopover in Barcelona, Fériaud Roland discovers a corpse in the hotel room next door. He wakes up in a strange clinic without remembering who brought him there. The doctor insists he hallucinated, but it's not long before he obtains evidence that it wasn't a dream.

Cast

Lino Ventura

Roland Fériaud

Claudine Auger

La femme à l’imperméable

Paul Crauchet

Raphaël

Jean Bouise

Le docteur

Nicole Garcia

Sonia

Roland Bertin

Le haut fonctionnaire

Xavier Depraz

Michel Carrabo

Dominique Lavanant

La jeune femme

José Lifante

Le commissaire

Jacques Maury

Goma

Laura Betti

Mme Carrabo

Jeannine Mestre

Nurse

Themes & keywords

deathtelephone call

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Butterfly on the Shoulder in United States?+

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Is Butterfly on the Shoulder on Netflix?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Butterfly on the Shoulder?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Butterfly on the Shoulder?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder stars Lino Ventura, Claudine Auger, Paul Crauchet, Jean Bouise and Nicole Garcia.

When did Butterfly on the Shoulder come out?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder is a 1978 movie directed by Jacques Deray.

What genre is Butterfly on the Shoulder?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder is Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed Butterfly on the Shoulder?+

Butterfly on the Shoulder was directed by Jacques Deray.