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Papillon is a 1973 movie based on the memoir by Henri Charrière. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starred Steve McQueen in the title role and Dustin Hoffman as a fellow prisoner. Anthony Zerbe, Bill Mumy and Gregory Sierra co-starred.
Based on the true story of Henri Charriere, also known as Papillon, which is French for 'butterfly'. A petty criminal, Papillon is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a French penal colony in 'Guiane' (French Guiana, South America). Papillon is determined to escape but attempt after attempt meets with difficulty, resulting in eventual recapture. He continues his attempts to escape despite incarcerations in solitary confinement as punishment.
Cast
Steve McQueen .... Henri 'Papillon' Charriere
Dustin Hoffman .... Louis Dega
Victor Jory .... Indian chief
Don Gordon .... Julot
Anthony Zerbe .... Toussaint Leper Colony chief
Robert Deman .... Maturette
Woodrow Parfrey .... Clusiot
Bill Mumy .... Lariot
George Coulouris .... Dr. Chatal
Ratna Assan .... Zoraima
William Smithers .... Warden Barrot
Val Avery .... Pascal
Gregory Sierra .... Antonio
Vic Tayback .... Sergeant (as Victor Tayback)
Mills Watson .... Guard
Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner ... Director
Henri Charrière ... Writer
Dalton Trumbo ... Writer
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