Synopsis
Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha, seeks to fulfill her dreams through marriage to an American naval officer. Her faith in their future is shattered by his empty vows and the loss she endures touches something deep within us all.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Frédéric MitterrandDirector
- Giuseppe GiacosaWriter
- Luigi IllicaWriter
- Frédéric MitterrandWriter
- Ariane AdrianiWriter
- Giacomo PucciniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ying HuangCio-Cio-San
- Richard TroxellLt. Benjamin F. Pinkerton
- Yoshi OidaButterfly's Father
- Ning LiangSuzuki
- Richard CowanSharpless
- Jing Ma FanGoro
- Constance HaumanKate Pinkerton
- Christopheren NomuraPrince Yamadori
- Kusukabe YoUncle Bonze
- Kamel TouatiUncle Yakuside
- Miki-Lou PinardThe Child
- Qing WuImperial Commissary
Stills
Themes
opera