A FILM TO REMEMBER: “PAPILLON” (1973)
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.
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