A Man Escaped
1956, French. Directed by Robert Bresson.
Robert Bresson's Prize Winning Film
A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch A Man Escaped
A Man Escaped is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert BressonDirector
- François LeterrierFontaine
- Charles Le ClaincheJost
- Maurice BeerblockBlanchet
- Roland MonodPriest of Leiris
- Jacques ErtaudOrsini
- Jean Paul DelhumeauHebrard
- Roger TreherneTerry
- Jean Philippe DelamarreLe Prisonnier 110
- Jacques OerlemansChief Warden
- Klaus Detlef GrevenhorstL'Officier de L'Abwehr
- Leonhard SchmidtEscort Guard
- Roger PlanchonGuard on a Bike
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1956
- Original title
- Un condamné à mort s'est échappé
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Robert Bresson
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A Man Escaped: quick answers
Is A Man Escaped worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 645 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Man Escaped?
A Man Escaped runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does A Man Escaped have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Man Escaped. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Man Escaped parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Man Escaped is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Man Escaped on?
A Man Escaped is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Man Escaped?
If you liked A Man Escaped, try Le Trou, Army of Shadows, The Defiant Ones.
Who directed A Man Escaped?
A Man Escaped (1956) was directed by Robert Bresson and stars François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche, Maurice Beerblock.