Movie "Papillon" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Papillon"

Based on the true story of Henri Charriere, also known as Papillon, which is French for 'butterfly' (the character even sports a large tattoo of a butterfly. A petty criminal, Papillon is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a French penal colony in 'Guiane' (French Guiana, South America). Papillon is determined to escape but attempt after attempt meets with difficulty, resulting in eventual recapture. He continues his attempts to escape despite incarcerations in solitary confinement as punishment.

Starring actors in "Papillon" movie:

Steve McQueen as a character Henri 'Papillon' Charriere Steve McQueen also starred in the next movies: "The Magnificent Seven" in a role of Vin; "The Great Escape" in a role of Capt. Hilts "The Cooler King"; "Bullitt" in a role of Bullitt;

Dustin Hoffman as a character Louis Dega Dustin Hoffman also starred in the next movies: "Sphere"; "Rain Man" in a role of Raymond Babbitt; "Hook" in a role of Capt. James S. Hook; "I Heart Huckabees" in a role of Bernard; "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" in a role of The Conscience; "Meet the Fockers" in a role of Bernie Focker; "Finding Neverland" in a role of Charles Frohman; "Mad City" in a role of Max Brackett; "Tootsie" in a role of Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels; "The Lost City" in a role of Meyer Lansky; "Sleepers" in a role of Danny Snyder; "Moonlight Mile" in a role of Ben Floss; "Wag the Dog" in a role of Stanley Motss; "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" in a role of Mr. Edward Magorium, Avid Shoe-Wearer; "Family Business" in a role of Vito McMullen; "Little Big Man" in a role of Jack Crabb; "Kung Fu Panda" in a role of Shifu; "Kramer vs. Kramer" in a role of Ted Kramer; "Straw Dogs" in a role of David Sumner; "The Tale of Despereaux" in a role of Roscuro; "Last Chance Harvey" in a role of Harvey Shine; "Outbreak" in a role of Col. Sam Daniels; "Marathon Man" in a role of Thomas 'Babe' Levy; "Confidence" in a role of King; "The Graduate" in a role of Ben Braddock;

Victor Jory as a character Indian chief Victor Jory also starred in the next movies: "Dodge City" in a role of Yancey; "The Miracle Worker" in a role of Captain Arthur Keller;

Don Gordon as a character Julot Don Gordon also starred in the next movies: "Lethal Weapon" in a role of Cop #2; "The Final Conflict" in a role of Dean; "Bullitt" in a role of Delgetti;

Anthony Zerbe as a character Toussaint Leper Colony chief Anthony Zerbe also starred in the next movies: "007 Licence to Kill" in a role of Milton Krest; "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" in a role of Sutherland; "Steel Dawn" in a role of Damnil; "Who'll Stop the Rain" in a role of Antheil; "The Dead Zone" in a role of Roger Stuart; "Star Trek: Insurrection" in a role of Vice-Admiral Dougherty; "Veritas, Prince of Truth" in a role of Porterfield; "Farewell, My Lovely" in a role of Laird Brunette;

Robert Deman as a character Maturette Robert Deman starred only in the movie "Papillon"

Woodrow Parfrey as a character Clusiot Woodrow Parfrey also starred in the next movies: "The Outlaw Josey Wales" in a role of Carpetbagger; "Charley Varrick" in a role of Harold Young; "Sam Whiskey" in a role of Thorston Bromley;

Bill Mumy as a character Lariot Bill Mumy also starred in the next movies: "Rascal" in a role of Sterling North; "Bless the Beasts & Children" in a role of Teft;

George Coulouris as a character Dr. Chatal George Coulouris also starred in the next movies: "Citizen Kane" in a role of Walter Parks Thatcher; "The Assassination Bureau" in a role of Swiss Peasant;

Ratna Assan as a character Zoraima Ratna Assan starred only in the movie "Papillon"

William Smithers as a character Warden Barrot William Smithers starred only in the movie "Papillon"

Val Avery as a character Pascal Val Avery also starred in the next movies: "Cobra" in a role of Chief Halliwell; "The Wanderers" in a role of Mr. Sharp; "Brubaker" in a role of Wendel; "Easy Money" in a role of Louie the Bartender; "The Anderson Tapes" in a role of Socks Parelli;

Gregory Sierra as a character Antonio Gregory Sierra also starred in the next movies: "Vampires"; "Jane Austen's Mafia!" in a role of Bonifacio; "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" in a role of Verger;

Vic Tayback as a character Sergeant Vic Tayback also starred in the next movies: "All Dogs Go to Heaven" in a role of Carface; "Bullitt" in a role of Pete Ross; "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in a role of Mario Pinski, Contractor;

Mills Watson as a character Guard Mills Watson also starred in the next movies: "Cujo" in a role of Gary Pervier;