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Feature film — 1972

Butterflies Are Free (1972)

6.81h 49mComedy — Romance

Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?

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A high-signal pick with 91 votes.

Frankovich Productions / Columbia Pictures

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Director: Milton Katselas

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Cast & crew

Goldie Hawn as Jill Tanner

Goldie Hawn

Jill Tanner

Edward Albert as Don Baker

Edward Albert

Don Baker

Eileen Heckart as Mrs. Florence Baker

Eileen Heckart

Mrs. Florence Baker

Paul Michael Glaser as Ralph Santori

Paul Michael Glaser

Ralph Santori

Michael Warren as Roy Stradden

Michael Warren

Roy Stradden

Charlene Jones as Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Charlene Jones

Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)

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Jessica Rains

1st Girl (uncredited)

Paul Ryan as Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Paul Ryan

Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Debralee Scott as Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)

Debralee Scott

Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)

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Sandra Vacey

Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)

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