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Puccini: Madama Butterfly (Season 10, Episode 8)
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TV Episode | Musical
US Navy Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton buys a house in Japan along with a bride, Cio-Cio San, a.k.a. Butterfly, to tide him over until he marries a "real" American wife. When he leaves for America, Cio-Cio San waits patiently and jumps for joy...See moreUS Navy Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton buys a house in Japan along with a bride, Cio-Cio San, a.k.a. Butterfly, to tide him over until he marries a "real" American wife. When he leaves for America, Cio-Cio San waits patiently and jumps for joy when his ship enters the harbor after three years. Unfortunately, his return ends in tragedy. Written by C. Durini See less
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Director
Gary Halvorson (directed for live cinema by)
Writers
Giuseppe Giacosa (libretto by) | Luigi Illica (libretto by) | David Belasco (based on the play by)
Production Designer
Michael Levine
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 2, 2016
Release date
Apr 2, 2016 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 win & 7 nominations

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