Review of Butterflies Are Free (1972) by Neville P — 20 Jul 2012

A wonderful movie about a blind man falling in love with his neighbour.

This review of Butterflies Are Free (1972) was written by Neville P on 20 Jul 2012.

Butterflies Are Free has generally received positive reviews.

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By Private U (13,627) on 17 Feb 2008

This movie is a definite sleeper, even after all these years. Goldie did a good job with a serious role…

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By Jennifer D (523) on 27 Nov 2007

Great performances--especially by Heckart--and Goldie Hawn's best line ever: There's no such thing as a young Republican…

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By Gordon D (40) on 02 Jul 2010

Simple but touching. Dated, but a lot of really great one liners. And more than strictly necessary of Goldie Hawn flouncing about in her underwear…

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By Jeffrey C (821) on 02 Oct 2010

The romantic comedy Butterflies Are Free is directed by Milton Katselas and stars Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, and Eileen Heckart…

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By Lisa B (682) on 08 Dec 2008

Goldie Hawn is such a cutie! So endearing. Cute film about a blind guy trying to have his freedom from his mother and be independent…

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By Jonathan I (233) on 08 Apr 2018

Adapted from a play by Leonard Gershe centering on a young blind man's, (Edward Albert) Don Baker's independence away from his overbearing…

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By Kathy H (108) on 28 May 2008

Young and somewhat annoying goldie hawn, but edward albert is total eye-candy in this movie…

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By Ken D (553) on 30 Mar 2017

Heart-warming movie about a blind guy whose next door neighbor just happens to be a gorgeous blonde girl played by Goldie Hawn…

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By Viola B (1) on 19 Nov 2007

Here's an obscure one. An early Goldie Hawn movie (I think she is underestimated). Edward Albert plays an inspiring young blind man…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 01 Oct 2012

Quirky early seventies pix the only place u can find these gems in the '70's…

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