Papillon - 1973

Condition: Good/Very Good

Folded as issued 

Free Shipping within the U.K.

Size: 14 x 22 inches (36 x 56 cm) 

An original Belgian Petite poster for the release of the 1973 film “Papillon”

A historical adventure drama prison film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The screenplay by Dalton Trumbo and Lorenzo Semple Jr. was based on the 1969 autobiography by the French convict Henri Charrière. The film stars Steve McQueen as Charrière ("Papillon") and Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega. The film's title is French for "Butterfly" referring to Charrière's tattoo and nickname.

Convicted murderer Henri Charriere,is transported to French Guiana to serve his sentence in a work camp. Determined to escape, Papillon forms an unlikely relationship with the frail but notorious forger Louis Dega, who reluctantly joins in the attempt. Despite the harshness of solitary confinement, brutal conditions and constant threats of betrayal, Papillon leads a desperate escape off the island.

"Welcome, to the prison colony of French Guiana, whose prisoners you are and from which there is no escape." 

Tags: 1970s Belgian Drama Adventure Action Petite American