My father recommended this movie to me and it's easily my personal best steve mcqueen film. Seen it over 10 times. Such masterful direction combined with the brilliant performances of mcqueen and hoffman makes this one of the best movies of all time. An underrated gem!
Stop with that cliche “it doesn’t have flashy effects bla bla” Do you not realize the scope of movies “flashy effects “ free THAT are out there? Lol, MANY UNFORGETTABLE MOVIES!…….that didn’t require CGI
The real story of NEVER GIVE UP!! NEVER SAY DIE EVEN IN A SMALL CHANCES OF WINNING!! If life hits your really hard, dont give up!! Hats off to yoy papillon if you are still alive on this days of new age!
I remember my dad renting this to show me when I was like 10 years old. I complained because of how old it looked. I’m happy he made me watch it. It’s one of my all time favourites. Classic!
This is one of those movies that when u see it on ur guide you automatically tune in & ur eyes are glued to the tv. Can someone recommend another great classic movie produced in the 70's as great as this 1
Read the book. I have read the book during my prison time. It helped me a lot to breach the wall and travel with the protagonist on his adventures every evening before going to sleep. Awesome book.
Unpopular opinion, but I hate this movie, only because I love the book. It misses the heart and focus of the book. I’d like it for what it is if it didn’t claim to be Papillon. Hear me out: First of all, Papillon is a charismatic, calculating genius, not just a cool dude with balls. In the movie he just seems to fly by the seat of his pants without much thought. McQueen’s a great actor but he just slightly reworked his cool hand luke schtick imo. Second of all Papillon’s always looking out for everyone around him even when it doesn’t seem to suit him, which earns him the respect and influence of just about EVERYONE around him, not just one or two friends. The movie fails to express his living legend status among the convicts and even warders. And third, the book’s focus was primarily on the extreme kindness and generosity he receives from strangers along his journey despite the suffering, because of his unshakeable will to live. It’s much more of an adventure story then the movie made it. The movie made it a Christ-Like story, which is always a safe bet, but that’s not what it is. It’s a disgrace the way the movie drags on when it had so much material to work with, they made it all about Papillon’s suffering which was never really an issue to him in the book. He was not a wallowing martyr as the movie would have it, but a strong, clever, charismatic leader that no one ever got the best of. Also it’s a bit of a gripe but papillon was 25 when he was arrested and 35 by the time he was completely free, McQueen being a 43yr old that looks 55 really changes the tone of his experience if you ask me.
My friend read the Dry Guillotine and Hell on Trial by Rene Belbenoit made in 1939 is about French Guyana, there is a lot of stories copied from these books to Papillon. Henry Charriere was a great story teller. The book is great"
I read the book in my 20s and loved it. I also love the film. You've got McQueen, Hoffman, Trumbo and Franklin J. Schaffner. A lot to like. Not the book and yes, the pacing doesn't quite work. But brilliant in its own way.
Cool hand luke was Paul Newman, not Steve McQueen. The book was 80% stories stolen from others, this has been proven. Henri Charriere was a convicted scam artist and thief, so it makes sense.
that's a great review, thanks) haven't read the book yet but yes, 2 things: - you've confused Steve Mcqueen with Paul Newman though, I believe, this is all sorta - as you said - Christ-like scenario (shout-out to Borhes!) - I liked the movie - except for the sort of short-paced part at the end before the great escape though, I feel like movies - to me - become a bit stagnant to watch in this part of the script fairly often, so..
When I watched this film last night, I thought the camera and film quality were good as it went with the film more. It made it look more dirty and gritty. If it was crystal clear it would look more fake. This is just my opinion.
I mean, harry, are you serious? "freedom" is what he always says he wants and his tattoo is a 'papillon' And the protagonists are Henry and Louis. Omg they're so extra
I read recently that Roger Ebert gave this movie only a two star rating saying the characters were not developed enough. I have no idea what movie he was watching because you rarely see such intense characters in movies today or such storytelling. McQueen is absolutely perfect in this movie and he probably lost part of his sole playing that character. Hoffman is stunning as well. I can only imagine what was left in the cutting room floor.
I watched this film late last night on free TV. It was great! Although I saw it before long ago, there seemed to be a lot more to it than what I remember with a lot more facets. For one thing, I did not remember Papillon living with the native tribe for a while. Also, it was strange how they just suddenly seemed to have disappeared with no explanation. It would have been nice if he just stayed with the tribe .
Steve McQueen in "The Great Escape," and "Papillon." Maybe he can tell us how to escape this coronavirus! Papillon was the first movie I ever recall seeing at a theatre.
The film makes you live the painful experience The beginning to the end, and all that he suffered for his love of freedom! A beautiful and painful story at the same time He did give many lessons! Love of freedom, fulfillment and commitment to promises, thinking and clinging to hope no matter how impossible !.
I suggest you go google Henri Charriere, he didn't actually live through what you see on screen. I read his book when it was first published also the follow up Banco. I was seriously impressed, just like every other reader. There has been a big hoo ha about the lies he told. Like me, you have been conned. Apart from that, your comment was actually embarrassing drivel.
All these actors should not have died. They should have stayed in this world forever. 1).Steve Mqueen. 2) Charles Bronson. 3).Telly Savalas. 4) Yul Bryner. 5) Geogory Peck. 6) Charlton Heston. 7) Pual Newman. 8) Hendry Fonda. 9).Eli Wallach 10) Lee Marwin. 11) James Corbun. 12) George Kennedy. 11) Burt Reynolds. 12) Lee Van Cleef. 13) Richard Attenbrough. 14) Peter Fonda. 15) David Niven. 16) Burt Lancaster. 17) Richard Harris. 18) Roger More. 19) Ernest Borgaine. 20) Robert Shaw. God should not have taken them away from us.
En 1973, Franklin J. Schaffner, dirigió una película basada en el libro, con Steve McQueen como protagonista y Dustin Hoffman como actor secundario. Henri Charrière (1906 - 1973) escribió esta novela autobiográfica en 1969. En ella, el protagonista, que se apoda Papillon, es condenado a trabajos forzados en la Guayana francesa por un crimen que no cometió. La trama gira en torno a los intentos de fugarse que realiza Papillon y su definitiva fuga en 1941.
my parents called me over as a child to watch this movie with them, they said the book was absolutely brilliant and that i should read it after watching the movie. As a child i thought this movie was incredible but also disgusting, this is not something a child should watch, I am 23 now, and i don't think i can ever watch it again
This looks brilliant. I am watching the trailer because it was referenced on the Sick and Wrong Podcast, Episode 596, but now I surely need to watch this film.
My father recommended this movie to me and it's easily my personal best steve mcqueen film. Seen it over 10 times. Such masterful direction combined with the brilliant performances of mcqueen and hoffman makes this one of the best movies of all time. An underrated gem!
no the best movie of all time .
Is that all seen it about 40 times .Read book about 4 times .and follow up bank.
I watched the 2017 version. It’s great and so emotional that I can’t bring myself to watch it again.
Truly, one of the greatest films ever made.
But where does it rank in prison movies? 🤔 just quruous. 😀
@@JoeRuizLordoftheRings 1. Papillon 2. Brute Force 3. Riot in cell block 11 4. Escape from Alcatraz. 5. A Man Escaped. That's my list :)
@E102 slamma that was awesome thank you God-bless you! P.S. I also love Clint Eastwood "Alcatraz" 😀
@@gold24k54 WOW u forgot shawhank redemption!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@gold24k54 No Shawshank?
What an exceptional movie, this is not your typical epic adventure with flashy effect and action, but you will never forget this one.
Stop with that cliche “it doesn’t have flashy effects bla bla”
Do you not realize the scope of movies “flashy effects “ free THAT are out there?
Lol, MANY UNFORGETTABLE MOVIES!…….that didn’t require CGI
Terrific film with McQueen giving one of his best performances. Hoffman is also outstanding.
Watched it again after 25 years. Still one of my favorite movies ever. Steve was outstanding
Steve McQueen’s most underrated movie, the Academy really blew it that year when he wasn’t nominated for Best Actor
steve was not nominated because he refushed to get a peoples choice award and the academy snubbed him
@@davidtignor6698 And nominated Robert Redford for the Sting!
The Academy gets it wrong a lot. It snubbed the Gangs of New York and gave the Awards to Chicago...a fukn musical!!!
The real story of NEVER GIVE UP!! NEVER SAY DIE EVEN IN A SMALL CHANCES OF WINNING!!
If life hits your really hard, dont give up!!
Hats off to yoy papillon if you are still alive on this days of new age!
I remember my dad renting this to show me when I was like 10 years old.
I complained because of how old it looked.
I’m happy he made me watch it. It’s one of my all time favourites.
Classic!
That’s beautiful story honestly what year was it that you rented it
Steve McQueen should have gotten an Academy Award for his role in Papillon
Definitely Oscar worthy performance.
Read the book in 6th grade, had a butterfly tattooed on my chest at 16 and its there still at 55. The end till chokes me. EPIC
the best book ever wroted!!!!
I loved the book and also got a tattoo of a butterfly on my knee
If You haven't seen this film , you should , one of McQueens best dramas
One of the best movies which I have seen in my life. All characters were fit in their roles. Steve McQueen was marvelous in all respects.
Happy 78th birthday to Dustin Hoffman today! RIP Steve McQueen
Great movie. I'm still here, you bastards! I'm still here.
Sercan Taşar great pictures 👍 did you know that Clint Eastwood sings to trees?
jutubaeh type perfect English to me or go away
***** I haven't seen it in years. Please refresh my memory, or, is whole movie at RUclips for free?
***** I have a DVD player. I get dizzy & nauseous when McQueen is freaking out & screen spins around
***** who? Last thing I remember is McQueen floating off into the ocean & Hoffman tending to his garden
This is one of those movies that when u see it on ur guide you automatically tune in & ur eyes are glued to the tv. Can someone recommend another great classic movie produced in the 70's as great as this 1
Sorcerer, William Friedkin, 1977. Not as large as Papillon, or quite as good, but close.
I watched it with my best mate in around '76 when it came out. I loved it. Perfectly cast.
Read the book. I have read the book during my prison time. It helped me a lot to breach the wall and travel with the protagonist on his adventures every evening before going to sleep. Awesome book.
Who came after seeing the trailer of Papillon (2018) :D ?
I just saw the 2018 movie
i Just saw the movie lol
Just saw the movie
Just now saw it.
Just saw the movie
McQueen's performance when he is in the isolation unit is absolutely riveting!
It feels like we as viewers are in there with him. Haunting portrait.
I'm still mad about that nun that betrayed him 😤
Yeah...and I was raised Catholic! Freaking b..th. None of my old nuns would do that. Alas, the creepy nun was a great character.
Nuns are creepy so I've head
Unpopular opinion, but I hate this movie, only because I love the book. It misses the heart and focus of the book. I’d like it for what it is if it didn’t claim to be Papillon.
Hear me out:
First of all, Papillon is a charismatic, calculating genius, not just a cool dude with balls. In the movie he just seems to fly by the seat of his pants without much thought. McQueen’s a great actor but he just slightly reworked his cool hand luke schtick imo.
Second of all Papillon’s always looking out for everyone around him even when it doesn’t seem to suit him, which earns him the respect and influence of just about EVERYONE around him, not just one or two friends. The movie fails to express his living legend status among the convicts and even warders.
And third, the book’s focus was primarily on the extreme kindness and generosity he receives from strangers along his journey despite the suffering, because of his unshakeable will to live. It’s much more of an adventure story then the movie made it. The movie made it a Christ-Like story, which is always a safe bet, but that’s not what it is.
It’s a disgrace the way the movie drags on when it had so much material to work with, they made it all about Papillon’s suffering which was never really an issue to him in the book. He was not a wallowing martyr as the movie would have it, but a strong, clever, charismatic leader that no one ever got the best of.
Also it’s a bit of a gripe but papillon was 25 when he was arrested and 35 by the time he was completely free, McQueen being a 43yr old that looks 55 really changes the tone of his experience if you ask me.
My friend read the Dry Guillotine and Hell on Trial by Rene Belbenoit made in 1939 is about French Guyana, there is a lot of stories copied from these books to Papillon. Henry Charriere was a great story teller. The book is great"
I read the book in my 20s and loved it. I also love the film. You've got McQueen, Hoffman, Trumbo and Franklin J. Schaffner. A lot to like. Not the book and yes, the pacing doesn't quite work. But brilliant in its own way.
James i want to read the book. Thanks
Cool hand luke was Paul Newman, not Steve McQueen.
The book was 80% stories stolen from others, this has been proven. Henri Charriere was a convicted scam artist and thief, so it makes sense.
that's a great review, thanks)
haven't read the book yet
but yes, 2 things:
- you've confused Steve Mcqueen with Paul Newman
though, I believe, this is all sorta - as you said -
Christ-like scenario (shout-out to Borhes!)
- I liked the movie -
except for the sort of short-paced part at the end before the great escape
though, I feel like movies - to me -
become a bit stagnant to watch in this part of the script fairly often, so..
This looks amazing. Back in the day when films looked real because they were real. Pity the camera quality wasn't so good back then.
It was much better than today, believe me!
When I watched this film last night, I thought the camera and film quality were good as it went with the film more. It made it look more dirty and gritty. If it was crystal clear it would look more fake. This is just my opinion.
The 2017 remake isn't even close to this masterpiece.
i actully like the remake more!!! just an opinion
releena d yes
Z E R O © of course not. remakes suck. always
@@releenad me also.
The remake is good.
I mean, harry, are you serious? "freedom" is what he always says he wants and his tattoo is a 'papillon'
And the protagonists are Henry and Louis.
Omg they're so extra
I'm Ale btw AND HE SAID IN HIS INTERVIEW WITH ANOTHER MAN MAGAZINE THAT HIS BUTTERFLY TATTOO IS INSPIRED BY THIS MOVIE *cries in larry*
Crazy to think that this Movie is nearly 50 years old 😮🤯
I read recently that Roger Ebert gave this movie only a two star rating saying the characters were not developed enough. I have no idea what movie he was watching because you rarely see such intense characters in movies today or such storytelling. McQueen is absolutely perfect in this movie and he probably lost part of his sole playing that character. Hoffman is stunning as well. I can only imagine what was left in the cutting room floor.
Nutty review as "PAPILLION" is a master piece of cinematic art with legendary Steve McQueens best performance ever on film in my opinion.
fuck Ebert he was overrated, this movie is a masterpiece!
Masterpiece "PAPILLON" indeed !
He revised many old reviews like The Good The Bad The Ugly.
Prospero Cobbler I hope McQueen only lost part of his soul rather than part of his sole. The latter is probably more painful than the former.
I watched this film late last night on free TV. It was great! Although I saw it before long ago, there seemed to be a lot more to it than what I remember with a lot more facets. For one thing, I did not remember Papillon living with the native tribe for a while. Also, it was strange how they just suddenly seemed to have disappeared with no explanation. It would have been nice if he just stayed with the tribe .
This movie was Great when it came out , 50 Years later it's still Dynamite .
This is way better than the remake. Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman make this movie incredible 👍
This one is so much better than the 2018 version.
I've seen this movie like 30 years ago as a kid and yet, some scenes I recall, forever engraved in my memory
the book is so good. best book i've read in a long time, top 10 of all time i reckon.
One of my all-time favourite movies. Brilliant.
One of the greatest prison movies ever made!
I watched the new version in 2021 at Netflix and i loved this movie.
I want now to watch this old version.
An excellent movie by excellent actors. This was released the same year Steve's Pal and self defense mentor Bruce Lee died.
Papillon . My favourite film of all time . 2 years in that unimaginable merciless inhuman regime .
Who came here after seeing the infographics show?
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me
I saw this movie in Baghdad 1977 babillon cinema with my uncle and my old brother .. I was just 7 years old .
are you Iraqi ?
wow...super
What were you doing in Baghdad back then ! Just curious to know !
Just watched the remake cuz I love Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek, then remember I watched the original 40 years ago... Tears
Old is gold
I've seen it SOOOO many times. Nevertheless the REMAKE makes me want to see it.. again. Such a great movie
Never saw the remake. I don't know how ya can top the original. And no Steve or Dustin...
@@jeffryhammel3035 watch it. You'll see. It's better than the original.
@@dianabalan I will, D.B. And thanks. I've never considered any work of art to be sacred, and am glad to see great movies and music done once again.
this film and Deliverance got to be in the top 10 best films
No chickens were hurt making this movie !!!
1:12
Being trapped on same film set with whiney Hoffman for months on end was
probably worst punishment of all. A miracle Steve survived.
Nice movie
In 2024 dollars, budget was $88 million but it grossed $400 million!
great movie love the mental breakdown of these two troughout the years and escapes
one of the best films i've ever seen
Steve McQueen in "The Great Escape," and "Papillon." Maybe he can tell us how to escape this coronavirus! Papillon was the first movie I ever recall seeing at a theatre.
🙊🙊🙊
Glad to see my fandom 💙💚
only old people will say the original is good than the remake
The book is even better.
+electricleg I'll second that. I even read it in French and it was excellent.
i read it in arabic and it was amazing !!
It was obviously originally written in French ,so nothing was lost in translation. Although some people say the book is pure fiction.
I read it in spanish and its great!
Much better than movie..
Larry is so obvious that it hurts💙💚
Saw thins in a theater when it first came out. I was 16. Hell of a film.
Los mejores clasicos del Cine.
The best movies
It was 1973 I've seen it full trailer papillon the movie all I can say no one can be so great this wonderful movie ever👍❤️
The film makes you live the painful experience
The beginning to the end, and all that he suffered for his love of freedom!
A beautiful and painful story at the same time
He did give many lessons! Love of freedom, fulfillment and commitment to promises, thinking and clinging to hope no matter how impossible !.
I suggest you go google Henri Charriere, he didn't actually live through what you see on screen. I read his book when it was first published also the follow up Banco. I was seriously impressed, just like every other reader. There has been a big hoo ha about the lies he told. Like me, you have been conned. Apart from that, your comment was actually embarrassing drivel.
Man... the filming industry came a long way.
a long way down..
Brilliant cast. Sadly, Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman could do more movies together...
If you want to cry, just watch this movie, in the end, you will cry. I promise .
Back when they actually put some effort into making movies...
One of the best films ever made...;)
Alguien que tenga el LINK de esta filmación... gracias.......👏👏👏👏👏👏
Based on a true story (the book by Henri Charriere). Devil's Island off Guyana. Papillion means 'butterfly'.
The movie,the actors and soundtrack is always to be in our hearts. just super.❤👏👍
Excelente Pelicula con un ELENCO DE LUJO. Ojala la den en la TV. Abierta, desde Chile.
Masterpiece.
Came here after “ The Reason “
I've been looking for this movie for ages! Now I found it through another movie with Steve McQueen
One of the best movies i have ever seen. Always in my memory.tq❤❤❤
All these actors should not have died. They should have stayed in this world forever.
1).Steve Mqueen.
2) Charles Bronson.
3).Telly Savalas.
4) Yul Bryner.
5) Geogory Peck.
6) Charlton Heston.
7) Pual Newman.
8) Hendry Fonda.
9).Eli Wallach
10) Lee Marwin.
11) James Corbun.
12) George Kennedy.
11) Burt Reynolds.
12) Lee Van Cleef.
13) Richard Attenbrough.
14) Peter Fonda.
15) David Niven.
16) Burt Lancaster.
17) Richard Harris.
18) Roger More.
19) Ernest Borgaine.
20) Robert Shaw.
God should not have taken them away from us.
En 1973, Franklin J. Schaffner, dirigió una película basada en el libro, con Steve McQueen como protagonista y Dustin Hoffman como actor secundario.
Henri Charrière (1906 - 1973) escribió esta novela autobiográfica en 1969. En ella, el protagonista, que se apoda Papillon, es condenado a trabajos forzados en la Guayana francesa por un crimen que no cometió. La trama gira en torno a los intentos de fugarse que realiza Papillon y su definitiva fuga en 1941.
The movie is amazing! but the book is 100 times better. Pls ppl wo loves the movie, read Papillon and then Banco. DO IT!!!!!!!
Saw back in the 70s it was great then and now!
I just want to see if anyone came here cuz of Jackson Wang's Papillon ?
Alwayz Nina MEEEEE. I searched for it too 😂😂😂
Alwayz Nina yup
Alwayz Nina
Lol 🤣
Not me
La Vi hace mil años está película .Tendría q verla de nuevo.
My father's favourite movie
I’ve joked that this is the movie that made my cousin first fall in love with Dustin Hoffman 😂
How do I look?....
Love this movie!!!
Steve killed it in this movie.
It looks great, I want to see it. Thank you for the video.
Dalton Trumbo and good acting
Fantastici attori......bravissimi
3:04 - It's the best moment. I love it ❤
Alguien que tenga el LINK....de está película..??? Gracias.......👏👏👏👏🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
can anyone share the link to watch the movie please .....?
Perhaps Steve mcqueen best performance incredible acting
Papillon 1973>>>2018
Who's here because of the rumor of the remake and that Hunnam and Malek will star in it?
Saw it was great
Bob Dylan Huh? I was sorely disappointed with Malek..
@@christopherfritz2834 ok you have an opinion also wdyn
@@bobdylan3274 i loved it too
Brutal times back then 1930's. I'm surprised McQueen wasn't even nominated for best actor 😑
my parents called me over as a child to watch this movie with them, they said the book was absolutely brilliant and that i should read it after watching the movie. As a child i thought this movie was incredible but also disgusting, this is not something a child should watch, I am 23 now, and i don't think i can ever watch it again
What's McQueen best role? This one is pretty close! The film's crazy. That prison sequence alone... maaaan.
Good film watched this loads of times
Beautiful and moving story.
_But the book is much more complete_
Thanks. I'll read it.
Oops @ 1:11 a soldier falls on a chicken, I seriously don't think that was planned.
Read Henri Charriere's books Papillon and Banco. Most people do not know about the sequel.
En estos momentos de crisis por el coronavirus,ver está película,lo mejor
This looks brilliant. I am watching the trailer because it was referenced on the Sick and Wrong Podcast, Episode 596, but now I surely need to watch this film.
My favorite film ever