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Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

...Dustin Hoffman (as a fretful counterfeiter who's taken under Papillon's wing) produces a splendid depiction of cunning corruption that acts as a perfect balance to McQueen's superstar charisma.

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Critic Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
rated 8

...a highly watchable, episodic saga about the drive for freedom at all cost.

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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 6

One of the greatest behind-bars movies ever, the result finds director Franklin J. Schaffner making the most of both his sun-drenched locations and his leading man, who squintily acts even co-star Dustin Hoffman well off the screen.

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Kevin Gabor
rated 10

Steve McQueen & Dustin Hoffman dåvarandes
Tom Cruise & Christian Bale.

Denna film är ett stort äventyr och min favorit inom prison-escape genren.

En berättelse om orättvisa, fighting spirit och broderskap.
Boken är också att rekommend...

1 year ago
Daniel
rated 8

Riktigt bra och välgjord film. Att den är några år på nacken spelar ingen roll utan den håller fortfarande.
Mycket bra skådespel.
Att det är baserat på verklig händelse gör den ännu bättre.
Se denna klassiker!

1 year ago
Francesco Calderone
rated 9

Eccellente

1 year ago
Ronny Svensson
rated 8

En film med en inre glöd för överlevnad och den är tveklöst tidlös då jag fick min då tonårige son att sitta som ett ljus och fokuserat följa Steve McQueens kamp för sin frihet och ett drägligt liv. ”Klassiker” är ordet jag söker…

7 months ago
Critic Andreas Samuelson
rated 8

Det är imponerande hur det skapas såväl spänning som dramatik utan manipulerande musik i varje scen.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Victor Jory
As Indian Chief
George Coulouris
As Dr. Chatal
Dustin Hoffman
As Louis Dega
Dalton Trumbo
As Commandant (uncredited)
Val Avery
As Pascal

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"Papillon" is a gripping tale of hope, friendship, and determination, based on the true story of Henri Charrière. Wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a notorious French Guiana prison, Papillon (Steve McQueen) never gives up his dream of freedom. He befriends Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman), a frail forger who shares his escape plans. Despite the harsh conditions and constant danger, Papillon leads a daring escape off the island, only to find himself betrayed and sentenced to solitary confinement. But even in the darkness, he never loses hope. With the help of Dega and other fellow prisoners, Papillon embarks on an unforgettable journey to freedom that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Papillon include Taxi Driver, The Godfather: Part II, The Godfather, Chinatown, The Conversation, The Sting.

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Papillon was released in theaters on December 16, 1973.