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1973 · 2h 31m · Crime · Drama
TMDB 7.8/10 (2,152 votes)
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.
Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
Box office $53M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
Steve McQueenas Henri "Papillon" Charriere
Dustin Hoffmanas Louis Dega
Victor Joryas Indian Chief
Don Gordonas Julot
Anthony Zerbeas Toussaint
Robert Demanas Maturette
Woodrow Parfreyas Clusiot
Bill Mumyas Lariot
George Coulourisas Dr. Chatal
Ratna Assanas Zoraima
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Val Averyas Pascal
Gregory Sierraas Antonio
Vic Taybackas Sergeant