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Papillon

Papillon

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Papillon
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1973-12-16
  • Runtime: 151 minutes
  • Rating: 7.83/10 (1973 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $53,267,000
  • Production Companies: Allied Artists Pictures, Solar Productions, Corona-General
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.5
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

as Henri "Papillon" Charriere

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

as Louis Dega

Victor Jory

Victor Jory

as Indian Chief

Don Gordon

Don Gordon

as Julot

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

as Toussaint

Robert Deman

Robert Deman

as Maturette

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

as Clusiot

Bill Mumy

Bill Mumy

as Lariot

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

as Dr. Chatal

Ratna Assan

Ratna Assan

as Zoraima

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Trailers & Clips

Papillon (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Papillon (1973) Modern Trailer

External Links

Keywords

prisonescapeprison escapejunglesolitary confinementbased on memoir or autobiographyremote islandleper colonylabor campcorrupt officialfrench colonialismdevil's islandprison brutalityguyana1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papillon?

Papillon is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1973-12-16.

Who are the main actors in Papillon?

The main cast includes Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe, .

Where can I watch Papillon online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Papillon is available.

Is Papillon based on a true story?

The greatest adventure of escape!

What is the IMDb rating of Papillon?

Papillon has an IMDb rating of 7.83/10 based on 1973 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Papillon?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $53,267,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Papillon?

The soundtrack was composed by Allied Artists Pictures, Solar Productions, Corona-General. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Papillon filmed?

Papillon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Papillon?

The total runtime of Papillon is 151 minutes.

Is Papillon suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Papillon?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Papillon.

Does Papillon have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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