Butterflies (1979)

Movie ★ 10.0 30 min

Comedy TV Movie

Events in the lives of the Parkinsons, a middle-class American family: Rea, a very attractive 40-year-old housewife and mother who worries about growing old and being a drudge; Ben, her candid and indifferent husband, a dentist who collects butterflies; and her grown sons, Adam and Russell. Based on the British TV series of the same title.

James Burrows Director Carla Lane Writer Carla Lane Creator

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Quick facts

Released
August 1, 1979
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0385575
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
EMI Television

Themes

Cast

Jennifer Warren Jennifer Warren Rea Parkinson John McMartin John McMartin Ben Parkinson Craig Wasson Craig Wasson Russell Parkinson Jim Hutton Jim Hutton Leonard Dean Robert Doran Adam Parkinson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Butterflies about?
Events in the lives of the Parkinsons, a middle-class American family: Rea, a very attractive 40-year-old housewife and mother who worries about growing old and being a drudge; Ben, her candid and indifferent husband, a dentist who collects butterflies; and her grown sons, Adam and Russell. Based on the British TV series of the same title.
Who directed Butterflies?
Butterflies was directed by James Burrows, Carla Lane.
Who stars in Butterflies?
Butterflies stars Jennifer Warren, John McMartin, Craig Wasson, Jim Hutton.
When was Butterflies released?
Butterflies is a 1979 comedy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Butterflies?
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