Papillon (1973)

Release Date: 1973

DVD Release Date: December 14th, 1999

PG |2 hr 30 min

Convicted murderer Henri Charriere (Steve McQueen), known as "Papillon" for his butterfly chest tattoo, is transported to French Guiana to serve his sentence in a work camp. Determined to escape, Papillon forms an unlikely relationship with the frail but notorious forger Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman), who reluctantly joins in the attempt. Despite the harshness of solitary confinement, brutal conditions and constant threats of betrayal, Papillon leads a desperate escape off the island.

Cast: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Deman, Woodrow Parfrey, Bill Mumy

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

Genres: Thriller

Production Co: Solar Productions, Allied Artists Pictures Corporation

Keywords: 1930s, Dark, Gritty, Sacrifice, Doctor, Friendship, Underdog, Escape