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In the Time of the Butterflies

  • TV Movie
  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
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6.6/10
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Salma Hayek and Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.
IMDb RATING
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2.3K
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  • Director
    • Mariano Barroso
  • Writers
    • Julia Álvarez(novel)
    • Judy Klass(teleplay)
    • David Klass(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Salma Hayek
    • Lumi Cavazos
    • Edward James Olmos
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  • Director
    • Mariano Barroso
  • Writers
    • Julia Álvarez(novel)
    • Judy Klass(teleplay)
    • David Klass(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Salma Hayek
    • Lumi Cavazos
    • Edward James Olmos
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    • 37User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Salma Hayek and Demián Bichir in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek and Mía Maestro in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Edward James Olmos in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek and Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek and Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek and Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)
    Salma Hayek and Marc Anthony in In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

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    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Minervaas Minerva
    Lumi Cavazos
    Lumi Cavazos
    • Patriaas Patria
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Trujilloas Trujillo
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Mateas Mate
    Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir
    • Manoloas Manolo
    • (as Demian Bichir)
    Pilar Padilla
    Pilar Padilla
    • Dedeas Dede
    Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony
    • Lioas Lio
    Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
    Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
    • Captain Penaas Captain Pena
    • (as Pedro Armendariz Marquez)
    Ana Martín
    Ana Martín
    • Mamaas Mama
    Fernando Becerril
    Fernando Becerril
    • Enrique Mirabalas Enrique Mirabal
    Anthony Alvarez
    Anthony Alvarez
    • Palominoas Palomino
    Ermahn Ospina
    Ermahn Ospina
    • Jaimitoas Jaimito
    Raúl Méndez
    Raúl Méndez
    • Pedritoas Pedrito
    Mariana Sánchez
    • Minerva 13 Years Oldas Minerva 13 Years Old
    • (as Mariana Sanchez)
    Géraldine Bazán
    Géraldine Bazán
    • Patria 15 Years Oldas Patria 15 Years Old
    • (as Geraldine Bazan)
    Vanesa Hidalgo
    • Dede 14 Years Oldas Dede 14 Years Old
    Ilean Almaguer
    Ilean Almaguer
    • Mate 11 Years Oldas Mate 11 Years Old
    Paulina Treviño
    Paulina Treviño
    • Sinitaas Sinita
    • Director
      • Mariano Barroso
    • Writers
      • Julia Álvarez(novel)
      • Judy Klass(teleplay)
      • David Klass(teleplay)
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    On November 25, 1960, the bodies of three sisters were found near the bottom of a cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official daily 'El Caribe' reports that it had been an accident, but it does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it mention the sisters' fierce opposition to the General Trujillo's dictatorship. This is their story: how Minerva started the tragedy by refusing Trujillo; how Patria became an opponent from the church itself; how Maria Teresa joined the revolution through the love. And how they lost their wings, but not their courage. They were Las Mariposas - "The Butterflies". —Diana Heche <dianaheche@hotmail.com>
    • violence
    • butterfly
    • 1960s
    • courage
    • government
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      • Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some intense scenes of violence
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th, the anniversary of the day of the murder of the Mirabal sisters, as the annual date for the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" in commemoration of the sisters' sacrifice.
    • Goofs
      When Leo enters the chicken coop to talk to Minerva he leaves the door slightly ajar. When he makes to leave the coop, the door is wide open.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Vecinos: La pareja de ventas (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Que Merengue
      Written by George Hernandez

      Performed by Orquestra Tropicana

      Courtesy Tropicana Records/Hall of Fame Music

    User reviews37

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    good political awareness raiser
    This is a good film for simply raising awareness of this slice of West Indian history. I was reminded of the Soviet classic "I am Cuba". I wasn't aware that similar revolutionary circumstances existed in the Dominican Republic, but it makes sense that they did. The film leaves one outraged that these right-wing regimes were ever permitted to flourish in the western hemisphere, and brings home the fact that real democracy and revolutionary socialism are essentially the same thing.
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    • pete-29
    • May 11, 2002

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2004 (Hungary)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fjärilarnas tid
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Showtime Networks
      • Ventanarosa Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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