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1973 · 151 min · PG

Papillon

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner · Crime, Drama

Papillon (1973) is a Crime film, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner set in French Guiana during the 1930s–1940s. It runs 151 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival and biopic, with a bleak tone. Themes of survival, friendship, and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Fred J. Koenekamp
Cast
Steve McQueenDustin HoffmanVictor JoryDon GordonAnthony ZerbeRobert DemanWoodrow ParfreyBill Mumy

The world of this film

Setting

Where
French Guiana
Setting
IslandWilderness
When
1930s1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
SurvivalBiopic
Themes
SurvivalFriendshipFreedom & Oppression
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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