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Papillon
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Papillon (1973)7.5 /10

R (US) · USA · English · 151 min · Dec 19, 1973 · More  
Directed by:  Franklin J. Schaffner

Storyline:  It unfolds the gripping story of Henri Charrière, a French convict in the 1930s falsely accused of murder. Sentenced to Devil's Island, a brutal penal colony in South America, he befriends fellow inmate Louis Dega. Their camaraderie fuels Henri's determination to escape, leading to numerous attempts and harrowing experiences. Enduring torture and isolation, Papillon's resilience and unbreakable spirit become a testament to the human will for freedom in the face of adversity.

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