One of McQueen's last great roles
Added 11/24/2009
The late Steve McQueen sure had a run of good luck with iconic roles like "Bullit", "The Sand Pebbles" (his only Oscar nomination), "The Getaway" and this epic tale which paired him for the first and only time with Dustin Hoffman whom I believe was playing a composite of 2 characters that Henri Carriere had encountered while imprisoned. Character actor that he is, I think Hoffman did a great job but this is McQueen's movie all the way. In an interview with Larry King, Hoffman felt that McQueen was vastly under-rated like Clint Eastwood because he played "close to the vest". In otherwards, in his element which were "action roles" like this or "The Getaway", "Bullit"--he was excellent. But put him in a classical mode like Ibsen's "Enemy of the People" or Shakespeare--and he appears wooden or lost. This film and "The Towering Inferno" was probably the last decent films that McQueen made--forget about "Tom Horn" or "The Hunter". If you're a McQueen fan,do check this one out since it boasts excellent direction from Franklin Schaffner (Patton, Planet of the Apes) and a rousing score from Jerry Goldsmith plus a fine supporting cast which includes frequent cohort, Don Gordon (Bullitt), William Smithers, Anthony Zerbe and Victor Jory. Now all that's needed is that it should be released in Blu-ray!!
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2 different ratings?
Added 9/24/2009
I just watched this movie for the very first time. I'm a Steve Mcqueen fan, and I always wanted to see this movie. It's one of Steve Mcqueen's best. Steve Mcqueen plays Papillion, a man who was framed for killing a pimp. Dustin Hoffman plays a man who was envolved in a money scam. The two men meet in the french prison and bond after time. I almost didn't want this movie to end it was so good. Papillion faces a lot of hard times in the prison. But in the end his hard work pays off and he escapes. I do have one question, this movie rated "R" on this website. But I went to Walmart and purchased a double feature movie dvd of Steve Mcqueen. "Bullit" and Papillon"
On the back it said Papillon was rated "PG". I don't buy Rated "R" movies, so I don't know what's going on. Did they change the rating? Or was it a miss print?
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Great acting
Added 8/23/2009
Over the years I have watched this movie 50 times. I finally decided to purchase the dvd. It is a story that you will never forget. It's not a sad movie or a happy movie. It's a great movie. It is a true story. You will cheer for Papillon because he never gives up.
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It's a good, old McQueen Film.
Added 8/20/2009
I had fond memories of seeing this film when it first came out. I recently read the book Papillon, & wanted to see it again. Obviously, the book is better. I dig McQueen, & Hoffman does a good job here, too. It's well-worth the price.
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awesome movie
Added 8/8/2009
This an an all time great movie! Really glad to finally own it! Arrived when promised and in new condition.
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One of McQueen's last great roles
Added 11/24/2009
The late Steve McQueen sure had a run of good luck with iconic roles like "Bullit", "The Sand Pebbles" (his only Oscar nomination), "The Getaway" and this epic tale which paired him for the first and only time with Dustin Hoffman whom I believe was playing a composite of 2 characters that Henri Carriere had encountered while imprisoned. Character actor that he is, I think Hoffman did a great job but this is McQueen's movie all the way. In an interview with Larry King, Hoffman felt that McQueen was vastly under-rated like Clint Eastwood because he played "close to the vest". In otherwards, in his element which were "action roles" like this or "The Getaway", "Bullit"--he was excellent. But put him in a classical mode like Ibsen's "Enemy of the People" or Shakespeare--and he appears wooden or lost. This film and "The Towering Inferno" was probably the last decent films that McQueen made--forget about "Tom Horn" or "The Hunter". If you're a McQueen fan,do check this one out since it boasts excellent direction from Franklin Schaffner (Patton, Planet of the Apes) and a rousing score from Jerry Goldsmith plus a fine supporting cast which includes frequent cohort, Don Gordon (Bullitt), William Smithers, Anthony Zerbe and Victor Jory. Now all that's needed is that it should be released in Blu-ray!!
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2 different ratings?
Added 9/24/2009
I just watched this movie for the very first time. I'm a Steve Mcqueen fan, and I always wanted to see this movie. It's one of Steve Mcqueen's best. Steve Mcqueen plays Papillion, a man who was framed for killing a pimp. Dustin Hoffman plays a man who was envolved in a money scam. The two men meet in the french prison and bond after time. I almost didn't want this movie to end it was so good. Papillion faces a lot of hard times in the prison. But in the end his hard work pays off and he escapes. I do have one question, this movie rated "R" on this website. But I went to Walmart and purchased a double feature movie dvd of Steve Mcqueen. "Bullit" and Papillon"
On the back it said Papillon was rated "PG". I don't buy Rated "R" movies, so I don't know what's going on. Did they change the rating? Or was it a miss print?
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Great acting
Added 8/23/2009
Over the years I have watched this movie 50 times. I finally decided to purchase the dvd. It is a story that you will never forget. It's not a sad movie or a happy movie. It's a great movie. It is a true story. You will cheer for Papillon because he never gives up.
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