Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 American comedy-drama film based on the 1969 play by Leonard Gershe. The 1972 film was produced by M.J. Frankovich, released by Columbia Pictures, directed by Milton Katselas and adapted for the screen by Gershe. It was released on 6 July 1972 in the USA. The film is about a woman, Jill Tanner, who moves into an apartment beside a blind man, Don Baker, who has recently moved out on his own. The two become attracted and move in together, but Don's mother tries to end the romance, fearing that Jill will break her son's heart. Goldie Hawn and Edward Albert starred. Eileen Heckart received an Academy Award for her performance. While the original play was set in Manhattan, New York, the screenplay written for the 1972 film was set in an unknown location in San Francisco.
| Director | Milton Katselas |
| Produced by | M.J. Frankovich |
| Writer(s) | Leonard Gershe |
| Starring | Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart, Edward Albert |
| Music | Bob Alcivar |
| Cinematography | Charles B. Lang |
| Edited by | David Blewitt |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Released | July 6, 1972 |
| Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $6.7 million (US/Canada rentals) |
| Netflix ID | 60010190 |
About Butterflies Are Free
A woman moves into an apartment next door to a blind man and the two become attracted to each other. Eileen Heckart won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the man's overbearing mother.
Achievement of Butterflies Are Free
Based on the 1969 play by Leonard Gershe. The play was set in Manhattan, while the film was set in San Francisco.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Butterflies Are Free
Films featuring a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award-winning performance.. 1970s romantic comedy films.. Films about blind people.. Films set in San Francisco.
Latest information about Butterflies Are Free updated on July 28 2021.
