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Cast
Gaby Fuchs
as Cilly Schneider
Siegfried Wischnewski
as Karl Engelmann
Lyvia Bauer
as Laura Klein
Klaus Grünberg
as Wolfgang Wagner
Antje Weisgerber
as Inge Engelmann
Wolfgang Stumpf
as Dr. Schneider
Katharina Matz
as Brigitte Schneider
Fritz Wepper
as Hans Engelmann
Elmar Wepper
as Werner Engelmann
Elisabeth Wiedemann
as Mrs. Wagner
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes3
DirectorKlaus Überall
WritersJürgen Hansen
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSchmetterlinge weinen nicht
About Schmetterlinge weinen nicht
Cilly is too young for compromises. The man she loves is much older than her. Although he too is overwhelmed by his passion, he hesitates to burn all his bridges. When he is finally ready to end his marriage for this relationship, the conflicts between the lovers become increasingly intense...
Directed by Klaus Überall, Schmetterlinge weinen nicht leans on a strong ensemble — Gaby Fuchs, Siegfried Wischnewski, Lyvia Bauer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1970.
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