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A Man Escaped (1956)

“Robert Bresson's Prize Winning Film”

8.0/10 · 640 votes 1h 41m nr ThrillerDrama

#2 of 11 films from 1956 #58 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Robert Bresson · Written by André Devigny, Robert Bresson

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Overview

A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.

Cast

François Leterrieras Fontaine
Charles Le Claincheas Jost
Maurice Beerblockas Blanchet
Roland Monodas Priest of Leiris
Jacques Ertaudas Orsini
Jean Paul Delhumeauas Hebrard
Roger Treherneas Terry
Jean Philippe Delamarreas Le Prisonnier 110
Jacques Oerlemansas Chief Warden
Klaus Detlef Grevenhorstas L'Officier de L'Abwehr
Leonhard Schmidtas Escort Guard
Roger Planchonas Guard on a Bike

Facts

Release dateNovember 11, 1956
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — shorter as the 1956 average of 122 min
GenresThriller, Drama
Original titleUn condamné à mort s'est échappé
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0049902

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Questions

How long is A Man Escaped?
A Man Escaped runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is A Man Escaped worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 640 votes, which places it #2 of 11 films released in 1956 in this index (top 91%) and #58 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed A Man Escaped?
A Man Escaped was directed by Robert Bresson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Au Hasard Balthazar (1966), Pickpocket (1959).
Who stars in A Man Escaped?
François Leterrier as Fontaine; Charles Le Clainche as Jost; Maurice Beerblock as Blanchet; Roland Monod as Priest of Leiris; Jacques Ertaud as Orsini; Jean Paul Delhumeau as Hebrard.
What is A Man Escaped rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Man Escaped?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85779.

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