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Papillon

The greatest escape adventure ever told

AdventureCrimeDrama
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2017-09-07
2h 14m
English
Released
Red Granite Pictures

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Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

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About Papillon

The greatest escape adventure ever told

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection. Running 134 minutes.

Papillon Cast and Characters

The cast features Charlie Hunnam (as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière), Rami Malek (as Louis Dega), Christopher Fairbank (as Jean Castili), Eve Hewson (as Nennete), and Michael Socha (as Julot). Their performances are a major reason Papillon has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Papillon

Papillon flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Papillon online for free?

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How long is Papillon?

Papillon runs for 134 minutes (about 2.2 hours).

Is Papillon good? What's the rating?

Papillon holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 2,135 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Papillon?

The main cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Christopher Fairbank, and Eve Hewson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Papillon available in English?

Yes — Papillon was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Papillon released?

Papillon was released in 2017.

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Where can I watch Papillon for free?

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What is Papillon about?

Papillon is a Adventure/Crime English-language film. Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

When was Papillon released?

Papillon was released on September 7, 2017. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. The film was produced by Red Granite Pictures.

Who stars in Papillon?

Papillon stars Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Christopher Fairbank and Eve Hewson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Papillon available in HD?

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