Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 4m 48s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (18s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief scene with topless women in a brothel.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:15] Implied sexual activity, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (55s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] Characters smoke cigarettes frequently throughout the movie.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:00] Scene depicting prisoners using drugs, including opium.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (3m 15s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:20 - 00:16:00] Graphic fight scene between prisoners.
- 🔴 90/100 [00:50:10 - 00:51:30] Prisoners subjected to brutal punishment, including whipping.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:35:45 - 01:37:00] Intense escape scene with violence and gunfire.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (20s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:10:15 - 00:10:20] Use of strong language including 'f***' and 's***'.
- 🟡 60/100 [00:25:30 - 00:25:35] Additional strong language in a heated argument.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:15:00 - 01:15:10] More strong language used in a tense scene.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of the movie Papillon (1973)?
A: Papillon (1973) is based on the autobiography of Henri Charrière, a French convict who was wrongly imprisoned in a penal colony in French Guiana. The film follows his multiple escape attempts and his friendship with fellow prisoner Louis Dega, played by Dustin Hoffman.
A: Papillon (1973) is based on the autobiography of Henri Charrière, a French convict who was wrongly imprisoned in a penal colony in French Guiana. The film follows his multiple escape attempts and his friendship with fellow prisoner Louis Dega, played by Dustin Hoffman.
Q: Who stars in Papillon (1973)?
A: The movie stars Steve McQueen as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière and Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega. Supporting actors include Victor Jory as Indian Chief and Don Gordon as Julot.
A: The movie stars Steve McQueen as Henri 'Papillon' Charrière and Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega. Supporting actors include Victor Jory as Indian Chief and Don Gordon as Julot.
Q: Is Papillon (1973) based on a true story?
A: Yes, Papillon (1973) is based on the autobiographical novel by Henri Charrière, who claimed the events were true. However, some aspects of the story have been disputed by historians and other prisoners.
A: Yes, Papillon (1973) is based on the autobiographical novel by Henri Charrière, who claimed the events were true. However, some aspects of the story have been disputed by historians and other prisoners.
Q: Who directed Papillon (1973)?
A: Papillon (1973) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, who is also known for directing other notable films like Patton (1970) and Planet of the Apes (1968).
A: Papillon (1973) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, who is also known for directing other notable films like Patton (1970) and Planet of the Apes (1968).
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Papillon'?
A: The title 'Papillon' refers to the nickname of the main character, Henri Charrière, which means 'butterfly' in French. It symbolizes his tattoo of a butterfly and his relentless pursuit of freedom.
A: The title 'Papillon' refers to the nickname of the main character, Henri Charrière, which means 'butterfly' in French. It symbolizes his tattoo of a butterfly and his relentless pursuit of freedom.
