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The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

19871h 55mDaniel Mann
IMDb 7.1

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"There is no prison strong enough to hold the human spirit."

The true story of Robert Elliot Burns, the prisoner who, after being sentenced to a Georgia chain gang, attempted two daring escapes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (1987) about?

The true story of Robert Elliot Burns, the prisoner who, after being sentenced to a Georgia chain gang, attempted two daring escapes.

Who stars in The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains stars Val Kilmer (Robert Elliot Burns / Elliot Roberts), Sonia Braga (Emily Del Pino Pacheco), Charles Durning (Warden Hardy), Kyra Sedgwick (Lillian Salo), James Keach (Father Vincent Godfrey Burns). The film was directed by Daniel Mann.

How long is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains worth watching?

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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