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Scream of the Butterfly
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Scream of the Butterfly

1965-12-15 · 78 min · ★ 4.6

Drama · Mystery · Thriller · Crime

A beautiful woman marries a rich man for his money, then embarks on an affair and plans to use her boyfriend to help murder her husband.

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Directors
Howard Veit, Eber Lobato
Production companies
Emerson Film Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nélida LobatoNélida LobatoMarla Williams
Nick NovarroDavid
Richard BeebeRon Vesario (Public Defender)
Robert MillerDistrict Attorney Michael Farmer
John RichardsPhil (Assistant District Attorney)
Leona GageKathy
John FifeAdair
Alan J. SmithChristian
William TurnerPaul Williams
Britt Nelson
Ron HaydockRon HaydockParty guest

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