Breakout 1975
“Sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Only two things can get him out - A lot of money and Charles Bronson!”
What is Breakout?
Breakout is a 1975 action, adventure, and thriller film produced by Columbia Pictures. The plot follows a bush pilot who is paid 50,000 dollars to travel to Mexico to liberate a man who was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 1975
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
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Overview
Breakout is a 1975 action, adventure, and thriller film produced by Columbia Pictures. The plot follows a bush pilot who is paid 50,000 dollars to travel to Mexico to liberate a man who was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
The film features a notable ensemble cast including Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Robert Duvall, John Huston, Sheree North, and Randy Quaid. It maintains a genre-focused tone typical of mid-70s action cinema with a total runtime of 96 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A bush pilot is hired for 50,000 dollars to free an innocent prisoner in Mexico.”
- Features a cast including Charles Bronson and Robert Duvall
- Combines elements of action, adventure, and thriller genres
- Focuses on a high-stakes mission to rescue an innocent man
- The film may not appeal to those who dislike 1970s action tropes
Watch it if you enjoy rescue missions and action films starring Charles Bronson.
This PG rated action thriller has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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Who stars in Breakout (1975)?
The film stars Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Robert Duvall, John Huston, Sheree North, and Randy Quaid.
What is the plot of the movie?
A bush pilot is hired for 50,000 dollars to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.
How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the rating of the film?
The film is rated PG.
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