Butterfly

Jess Tyler lives in isolation near a deserted silver mine in the Nevada desert. His solitary existence changes when a young woman arrives claiming to be the daughter he has not seen since infancy. As Jess struggles to embrace his role as a father, a mutual attraction develops between the two. This complicated family dynamic eventually leads to a legal confrontation involving Judge Rauch.

Directed and produced by Matt Cimber, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John F. Goff, the film features Stacy Keach in the lead role of Jess Tyler. The cast includes Pia Zadora as Kady Tyler and Orson Welles as Judge Rauch, alongside Lois Nettleton, Edward Albert, and James Franciscus. The production was handled by Par-Par Productions in the United States.

Released on February 5, 1982, the crime drama had a budget of 4 million USD. It has a runtime of 108 minutes and features a credited cast of 20 people. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 4.9/10 based on 40 votes.