A Man Escaped

1956, 1h 41min -

With the simplest of concepts and sparest of techniques, Robert Bresson made one of the most suspenseful jailbreak films of all time in A MAN ESCAPED. Based on the account of an imprisoned French Resistance leader, this unbelievably taut and methodical marvel follows the fictional Fontaine’s single-minded pursuit of freedom, detailing the planning and execution of his escape with gripping precision. But Bresson’s film is not merely about process—it’s also a work of intense spirituality and humanity. Show more

"A Man Escaped" — movie produced in France and released in 1956. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 41min. "A Man Escaped" is not currently available to stream in undefined. Add it to your Watchlist and we'll notify you when you can watch it!