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Papillon

“The greatest adventure of escape!”

7.819732h 31mCrimeDrama
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Papillon at a glance

Papillon is a 1973 crime and drama film, running 2h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

15 age rating2h 31mCrimeDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1973-12-16
Runtime
2h 31m
Genres
Crime, Drama
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.8 / 10 · 2,223 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Steve McQueenHenri "Papillon" Charriere
Dustin HoffmanLouis Dega
Victor JoryIndian Chief
Don GordonJulot
Anthony ZerbeToussaint
Robert DemanMaturette
Woodrow ParfreyClusiot
Bill MumyLariot
George CoulourisDr. Chatal
Ratna AssanZoraima
William SmithersWarden Barrot
Val AveryPascal
Gregory SierraAntonio
Vic TaybackSergeant

Questions about Papillon

Quick answers
Where can I watch Papillon in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Papillon is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Papillon suitable for children?

Papillon is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Papillon on PelisPlus UK?

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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.

How long is Papillon?

Papillon runs for 2h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Papillon trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Papillon (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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