
Papillon(2017)
“The greatest escape adventure ever told”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Noer
Studio
Red Granite Pictures
Revenue
$10M
Cast

Charlie Hunnam
as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière

Rami Malek
as Louis Dega

Christopher Fairbank
as Jean Castili

Eve Hewson
as Nennete

Michael Socha
as Julot

Brian Vernel
as Guittou

Nicholas Asbury
as Commandant

Louisa Pili
as Clara

Antonio de la Cruz
as Tribouillard

Andre Flynn
as Galgani

Yorick van Wageningen
as Warden Barrot

Nikola Kent
as Deputy Warden Brioulet
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Red Granite Pictures • Czech Anglo Pictures • FishCorb Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Papillon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Papillon (2017).
What is Papillon about?▼
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.
Who directed Papillon?▼
Papillon was directed by Michael Noer and released in 2017. It is a adventure, crime, drama film.
How long is Papillon?▼
Papillon has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Papillon?▼
The cast of Papillon includes Charlie Hunnam as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière, Rami Malek as Louis Dega, Christopher Fairbank as Jean Castili, Eve Hewson as Nennete, Michael Socha as Julot and more.
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