François Leterrier
Lieutenant Fontaine
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A 1956 film by Robert Bresson based on a true story of a captured French Resistance fighter who escapes from a German prison in Lyon, France. The film shows his struggle, fear, and determination in a stark and realistic style.
- (25K)
- Drama, Thriller, War
- Robert Bresson
- 1957-08-26
Plot. In Lyon in 1943, Fontaine, a member of the French Resistance, jumps out of the car that is taking him to Montluc prison. He is immediately apprehended, and his German captors handcuff him, beat him, and lock him up. Throughout his time in prison, Fontaine regularly hears gunfire as other inmates are executed.
Nov 21, 2011 · A Man Escaped is a 1956 film by Robert Bresson about a Resistance fighter who tries to escape from a Nazi prison camp in France. Roger Ebert praises the film's realistic style, minimal dialogue, and focus on the character's mind and actions.
A Man Escaped is a 2019 film directed by François Leterrier, starring Charles Le Clainche as André Devigny, a French Resistance fighter and POW who tries to escape from a Nazi prison. The film is based on Devigny's memoir and received positive reviews from critics.
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- François Leterrier
- Robert Bresson
- Gaumont
A Man Escaped is a 1956 French film by Robert Bresson, based on the true story of a Resistance leader's jailbreak. It is a masterpiece of suspense, spirituality, and minimalism, featuring a new 2K restoration and special features.
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A Man Escaped - Original Trailer. criterioncollection. 496K subscribers. 84K views 10 years ago. ...more. Out now on Criterion Blu-ray and DVD: http://www.criterion.com/films/27848-a-man-escaped.
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- 84.8K
- criterioncollection
A French Resistance fighter in a German prison in Lyon plans and executes a daring escape in 1943. IMDb provides a detailed synopsis, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this classic film.
