Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri Charriere forms an unlikely relationship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island.
Director: Michael Noer
Writers: Aaron Guzikowski (screenplay by), Henri Charrière (based upon the books "Papillon" and "Banco" by)
Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Damijan Oklopdzic, Christopher Fairbank
Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Hunnam ... Henri Charrière ('Papillon')
Damijan Oklopdzic ... Doorman
Christopher Fairbank ... Jean Castili
Jason Ryan ... Accountant
Eve Hewson ... Nennete
Sladjana Biljman ... Motel Landlord
Joe David Walters ... Police Inspector
David Stoller ... Police Inspector
Gilly Gilchrist ... Ship Hold Guard
Mark Robert Pullen ... Ship Hold Guard (as Mark Pullen)
Michael Socha ... Julot
Brian Vernel ... Guittou
Renne Gjoni ... Orderly
Paul Leonard Murray ... Orderly (as Paul Murray)
Rami Malek ... Louis Dega
Storyline
Based on the international best-selling autobiographic books "Papillon" and "Banco", PAPILLON follows the epic story of Henri "Papillon" Charrière (Charlie Hunnam), a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek), who in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon's escape.
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Plot Keywords: male full frontal nudity | remake | prison | friendship between men | escape plan
Taglines: The Greatest Escape Adventure Ever Told
Genres: Adventure | Biography | Crime | Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence including bloody images, language, nudity, and some sexual material | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official Site | Official Site [Japan]
Country: Czech Republic | Spain
Language: English | Spanish
Release Date: 24 August 2018 (USA)
Also Known As: Papillon
Filming Locations: Belgrade, Serbia
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA: $1,090,073, 26 August 2018
Gross USA: $2,335,896
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $10,060,903
Company Credits
Production Co: Czech Anglo Productions, FishCorb Films, Red Granite Pictures
Technical Specs
Runtime: 133 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1
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