A Man Escaped
“Robert Bresson's Prize Winning Film”
A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.
Where to watch A Man Escaped in United States
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Where is A Man Escaped streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | Gaumont Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Filmicca | — |
About A Man Escaped
A Man Escaped is a 1956 French-language drama and thriller film directed by Robert Bresson. The cast is led by François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche, Maurice Beerblock. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
A Man Escaped was produced by Gaumont and Nouvelles Éditions de Films and made in France. It was released on November 11, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Writers
- Robert Bresson
- Release date
- November 11, 1956
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Gaumont, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
A Man Escaped cast & crew
A Man Escaped was directed by Robert Bresson and written by Robert Bresson.
The cast features François Leterrier as Fontaine, Charles Le Clainche as Jost, Maurice Beerblock as Blanchet, Roland Monod as Priest of Leiris, Jacques Ertaud as Orsini, and Jean Paul Delhumeau as Hebrard.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Léonce-Henri Burel and it was produced by Alain Poiré and Jean Thuillier.
Is A Man Escaped worth watching?
A Man Escaped holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 615 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, A Man Escaped is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Man Escaped
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Cast of A Man Escaped
François Leterrier
Fontaine
Charles Le Clainche
Jost
Maurice Beerblock
Blanchet
Roland Monod
Priest of Leiris
Jacques Ertaud
Orsini
Jean Paul Delhumeau
Hebrard
Roger Treherne
Terry
Jean Philippe Delamarre
Le Prisonnier 110
Jacques Oerlemans
Chief Warden
Klaus Detlef Grevenhorst
L'Officier de L'Abwehr
Leonhard Schmidt
Escort Guard
Roger Planchon
Guard on a Bike
A Man Escaped — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Man Escaped in United States?
A Man Escaped is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is A Man Escaped on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Man Escaped is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Man Escaped in?
A Man Escaped is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Man Escaped?
A Man Escaped runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is A Man Escaped rated?
A Man Escaped is rated NR. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 615 ratings.
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