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1973
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.
Running time: 2h 31m
| Director | Franklin J. Schaffner |
|---|---|
| Writers | Lorenzo Semple Jr., Dalton Trumbo |
| Composer(s) | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Certificate | 15 |
| Release Date | 1973 |
| Production Company(s) | Allied Artists Pictures, Solar Productions, Corona-General |
Henri "Papillon" Charriere
Louis Dega
Indian Chief
Julot
Toussaint
Maturette
Clusiot
Lariot
Dr. Chatal
Zoraima
Warden Barrot
Pascal
Antonio
Sergeant
Guard
Santini
Mother Superior
Butterfly Trader
Old Con
Commandant
Classification Officer
Guard
Masked Breton
Deputy Warden
Turnkey
Old Trustee
Mrs. Dega (uncredited)
Commandant (uncredited)
Manhunter (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
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