You can see much of where Tarkovsky got his patience from. The ending is given away by the title but somehow the last half hour / escape sequence is still, to quote another reviewer, unbearably suspenseful. I much prefer this Ian Curtis performance to anything he did for Joy Division.
Top Cast
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
Reviews
Probably my favourite film from Robert Bresson, this tells the story of "Fontaine" (François Leterrier). He has been arrested by the Nazis on charges of spying and bombing, and is imprisoned without trial. His prognosis is not very good, but he is determined not to succumb to the fear and intimidation of his oppressors. One night in his cell, he observes that the door that holds him is made of oak and other, softer…
a story of incredible courage and resourcefulness.Inspired to do some research as to what happened to the main character Andre Devigny. He was recaptured in Spain and managed to escape again
FAQ about A Man Escaped
What is A Man Escaped about?
A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.
When was A Man Escaped released?
A Man Escaped was released in 1956.
What genres does A Man Escaped belong to?
A Man Escaped is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in A Man Escaped?
The cast of A Man Escaped includes François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche, Maurice Beerblock, Roland Monod, Jacques Ertaud.