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A Man Escaped

NR19561h 41mRobert Bresson

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"Robert Bresson's Prize Winning Film"

A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.

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PrisonNaziEscapeWorld War IiRopePrison EscapeEscaped ConvictReligionBlack And WhiteSpoon

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Man Escaped (1956) about?

A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.

Who stars in A Man Escaped?

A Man Escaped stars François Leterrier (Fontaine), Charles Le Clainche (Jost), Maurice Beerblock (Blanchet), Roland Monod (Priest of Leiris), Jacques Ertaud (Orsini). The film was directed by Robert Bresson.

How long is A Man Escaped?

A Man Escaped has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch A Man Escaped?

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