Butterfly
1982 · 1h 48m · Crime, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.
Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Directed by
Matt CimberBased on the novel by
James M. Cain5.7Smart score
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1930sbased on novel or bookb moviecoming of agecourtroom dramadisgusteddisturbedfather daughter sexforbidden loveillegitimate childincestindependent filmperiod dramaromantic dramaseductionstepfather stepdaughter incest
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