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Breakout

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A woman (Jill Ireland) hires a bush pilot (Charles Bronson) to free her husband (Robert Duvall), framed for a murder, from a Mexican prison.
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G.J. Fleming Orlando Sentinel Dec 22
This realistic adventure offers more short-term pleasures than one might expect. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 10/23/2004
2/4
I'd have liked Breakout more, I think, if it had been done as a flat-out thriller without the added touches. Go to Full Review
Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) 05/09/2023
It's good entertainment, but it could have been a lot better. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 03/03/2023
3/5
…a sturdy, dependable movie with a commendably brief 96 minute running time, and it looks far better on streaming than its old pan-and-scan VHS ever did… Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/06/2022
3/4
Charles Bronson saves the day in both amusing and exciting fashion. Go to Full Review
Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 05/06/2022
B-
Sheree North is a gem, a true "broad" when we could still use that word in a non-derogatory manner (as I am using it). She's fabulously brazen, and a genuine treat in an underwritten part. Go to Full Review
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thiago S @Thiagostone 6h Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more alan g @agenser 03/19/2024 Lousy movie. Just an excuse to put his mistress in a film. Several others like this also. Avoid them all. See more 02/13/2019 I thought it was hilariously awesome. Bronson was just the right amount of smooth operator, with a cool temper. It was highly entertaining. See more delysid d @RT67044741 09/17/2017 charles bronson helps people break out of prison in mexico using his airplane. i find charles bronson movies to be generally sort of dull. i liked this one ok See more 08/10/2016 Another typical Bronson action pic that has him in South America rescuing a friend. See more 01/30/2015 One of the best of Bronson's mid-70s output in my opinion, however, is Tom Gries' "Breakout." The story has drama, humor, and tremendous forward momentum, the cast is superior, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, John Huston, and Jill Ireland. Most importantly, Charles Bronson breaks out of his silent-and-stony persona and creates a character that has depth, humor, and humanity as well as toughness... Bronson breaks all the rules and still comes out a winner--The movie "Breakout" was based on a true story by Joel Kaplan, the man who actually broke out of a Mexican prison, after being framed for murder. He wrote the book. It was actually his sister who arranged his escape, not his fictional Hollywood wife... Another Great Escape!! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman (Jill Ireland) hires a bush pilot (Charles Bronson) to free her husband (Robert Duvall), framed for a murder, from a Mexican prison.
Director
Tom Gries
Producer
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, Elliott Baker
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, Persky-Bright / Vista
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 1975, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo