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Papillon

PG19732h 31mFranklin J. Schaffner
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 58
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"The greatest adventure of escape!"

A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.

CrimeDrama
PrisonEscapePrison EscapeJungleSolitary ConfinementBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyRemote IslandLeper ColonyLabor CampCorrupt Official

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Frequently asked questions

What is Papillon (1973) about?

A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.

Who stars in Papillon?

Papillon stars Steve McQueen (Henri "Papillon" Charriere), Dustin Hoffman (Louis Dega), Victor Jory (Indian Chief), Don Gordon (Julot), Anthony Zerbe (Toussaint). The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is Papillon?

Papillon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is Papillon worth watching?

Papillon holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Papillon?

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