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Papillon (2017)

“The greatest escape adventure ever told”

7.3/10 · 2,214 votes 2h 14m r AdventureDramaCrime

#58 of 319 films from 2017 #371 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Michael Noer · Written by Aaron Guzikowski

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Overview

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

Cast

Charlie Hunnamas Henri 'Papillon' Charrière
Rami Malekas Louis Dega
Christopher Fairbankas Jean Castili
Eve Hewsonas Nennete
Michael Sochaas Julot
Brian Vernelas Guittou
Nicholas Asburyas Commandant
Louisa Pilias Clara
Antonio de la Cruzas Tribouillard
Andre Flynnas Galgani
Yorick van Wageningenas Warden Barrot
Nikola Kentas Deputy Warden Brioulet
Mark Phelanas Sierra
Michael Adamsas Bartiloni

Facts

Release dateSeptember 7, 2017
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Box office$10,060,903
IMDbtt5093026

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Questions

How long is Papillon?
Papillon runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Papillon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 2,214 votes, which places it #58 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 82%) and #371 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Papillon?
Papillon was directed by Michael Noer.
Who stars in Papillon?
Charlie Hunnam as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière; Rami Malek as Louis Dega; Christopher Fairbank as Jean Castili; Eve Hewson as Nennete; Michael Socha as Julot; Brian Vernel as Guittou.
What is Papillon rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Papillon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55447.

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