Madama Butterfly (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Madama Butterfly is a music film directed by Carmine Gallone, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Japanese-Italian adaptation of Puccini's opera.
Who’s in it. Madama Butterfly stars Kaoru Yachigusa as Cio-Cio-San, Nicola Filacuridi as Pinkerton, Michiko Tanaka as Suzuki and Ferdinando Lidonni as Sharpless, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madama Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madama Butterfly tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madama Butterfly (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madama Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly stars Kaoru Yachigusa, Nicola Filacuridi, Michiko Tanaka, Ferdinando Lidonni and Kiyoshi Takagi.
- When was Madama Butterfly released?
- Madama Butterfly was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.