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Breakout (1975)

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The star-director team of Charles Bronson and Tom Gries (Breakheart Pass) combine their efforts again on Breakout. Bronson plays Nick Colton, a reckless pilot who heads to an unnamed South American country, in hopes of rescuing imprisoned Jay Wagner (Robert Duvall). Villain Harris Wagner (John Huston), who has framed Jay, has an unlimited supply of henchmen at his disposal, but they're no match for the dauntless Colton. Jill Ireland, Bronson's real-life wife, costars as Duvall's missus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Action & Adventure

Directed By: Tom Gries

On DVD: Apr 2, 2002

Cast

Charles Bronson
Nick Colton
Robert Duvall
Jay Wagner
Jill Ireland
Ann Wagner
John Huston
Harris Wagner
Randy Quaid
Hawk Hawkins
Sheree North
Myrna
Alejandro Rey
Sanchez
Paul Mantee
Telegraphist
Roy Jenson
Spencer
Alan Vint
Helicopter Pilot
Jorge Moreno
Soza
Sidney Clute
Henderson
Emilio Fernandez
J.V.

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...it's Bronson's performance that keeps things interesting even during some of the more superfluous sequences...

November 6, 2004 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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Should've been called Charles Bronson and friends. Chuck, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, John Huston and, of course, Jill Ireland star in this really fun flick where Bronson plays a fast talking, con-man, airplane pilot hired by Ireland to break out her husband from prison. Along with seeing Bronson in a fun role this

January 13, 2008