A FILM TO REMEMBER: “PAPILLON” (1973)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Papillon”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Franklin J. Schaffner’s “Papillon”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

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.

Still image of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner.

STUDIO:

Allied Artists Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Franklin J. Schaffner

CAST:

• Steve McQueen … Henri “Papillon” Charrière
• Dustin Hoffman … Louis Dega
• Victor Jory … Indian Chief
• Don Gordon … Julot