Papillon (1973)
The greatest adventure of escape!
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
|Writers: Dalton Trumbo, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
|Stars: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Papillon |
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| Release date | Dec 16, 1973 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | prison escape, remote island, jungle, prison, escape, based on memoir or autobiography, solitary confinement, devil's island, leper colony, labor camp, corrupt official, french colonialism |
FAQ
What is Papillon 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.
When was Papillon released?
Papillon was released on Dec 16, 1973 (status: Released).
Who directed Papillon?
Franklin J. Schaffner directed Papillon.
What is the TMDB rating of Papillon?
Papillon has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 from 2,193 votes.