Papillon
"The greatest adventure of escape!"
Originally released in 1973. Papillon is a crime/drama film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, and Victor Jory
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 31m
151 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (2,053 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$53.3M
4.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $53,267,000
Production Companies
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Solar Productions
- Corona-General
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Papillon?
Papillon was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
When was Papillon released?
Papillon was released on December 16, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Papillon?
The main cast of Papillon includes Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe.
Is Papillon worth watching?
Papillon has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,053 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.