Papillon
The greatest adventure of escape!
19732h 31m7.8(2,153 votes)
CrimeDrama
Synopsis
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.
Papillon (1973) is a crime and drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. It stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, and Victor Jory. The film runs for 2 hours 31 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 2,153 votes.
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Director
Cast
Steve McQueen
Henri "Papillon" Charriere
Dustin Hoffman
Louis Dega
Victor Jory
Indian Chief
Don Gordon
Julot
Anthony Zerbe
Toussaint
Robert Deman
Maturette
Woodrow Parfrey
Clusiot
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papillon
Where can I watch Papillon?
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Who stars in Papillon?
Papillon stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, and Don Gordon, and was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes.
When did Papillon come out?
Papillon was released in 1973.
What genre is Papillon?
Papillon is a crime and drama film.
Is Papillon worth watching?
Papillon holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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