‘Papillon’ released in U.S. theaters 40 years ago today (12/16/1973)


Video: 'Papillon' trailer

(Sunday, December 16, 1973)Papillon, a prison film about two Devil’s Island prisoners who devote all of their time to hatching escape plans, was released today in U.S. theaters.

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, the film starred Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.