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Papillon

Prison drama based on a true story. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the infamous Devil's Island prison camp for a murder he did not commit, Henri 'Papillon' Charriere's only passion is to escape.

Sentenced to life imprisonment in the infamous Devil's Island prison camp for a murder he did not commit, Henri 'Papillon' Charriere's only passion is to escape. To this end he offers to watch over forger Louis Dega, for the man has money. But the jungle and years of brutality lie between Papillon (the butterfly) and freedom. Prison drama based on a true story.

2 hours, 24 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Jun 2019 23:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Franklin J Schaffner
Papillon Steve McQueen
Louis Dega Dustin Hoffman
Indian Chief Victor Jory
Julot Don Gordon
Toussaint Anthony Zerbe
Maturette Robert Deman
Clusiot Woodrow Parfrey
Lariot Bill Mumy
Dr Chatal George Coulouris
Producer Robert Dorfmann
Writer Dalton Trumbo
Writer Lorenzo Semple Jr

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