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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 July 6, 1972, in the U.S.
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The production notes for "Butterflies are Free" are as specific and meticulous as the apartment of a man who is blind would need to be. The script, available from Samuel French, includes a detailed floor plan for the set as well as a four-page prop list. Lighting and costume needs are minimal, but the set pieces are described in detail by the chara...
Don Bakeris a young blind man. He is in his 20s and excited to be living on his own for the first time in his life. He is appreciative of his protective mother but is ready to experience a less sheltered life. He quickly falls for his exciting and independent neighbor, but he is naïve in his expectations for their relationship. Jill Tanneris young ...
The song that Don writes that serves as the title of the show. “Butterflies are Free,” is under copyright by Sunbury Music, Inc. There is a video that contains an excerpt of the song from the movie and Samuelfrench.comoffers the sheet music.
"Butterflies Are Free" debuted in 1969 at the Booth Theater in New York City.Goldie Hawn and Edward Albert starred in the 1972 film production of "Butterflies Are Free".Production Rights for "Butterflies Are Free" are held by Samuel French, Inc.You can read portions of the script on Google books.- Rosalind Flynn
Butterflies Are Free is a play by Leonard Gershe. The plot revolves around a blind man living in downtown Manhattan whose controlling mother disapproves of his relationship with a free-spirited hippie .
- Leonard Gershe
- 1969
All Don Baker wants is a place of his own away from his over-protective mother. Don's been blind since birth, but that doesn't stop him from setting up in a San Francisco apartment and making the acquaintance of his off-the-wall, liberated, actress neighbor Jill.
Butterflies Are Free: Directed by Milton Katselas. With Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser. A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.
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- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Milton Katselas
- 1972-07
Oct 11, 2010 · Based on the Leonard Gershe play, Butterflies Are Free is about a young blind man (Edward Albert) living on his own as he tries to get out from under the oppressive thumb of his over-protective mother.
Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Milton Katselas. Goldie Hawn plays Jill Taylor, a bubbly, manic blonde (in other words, Goldie Hawn) living in a ratty apartment in San Francisco.
