21 secrets choquants sur Papillon (1973) que vous ne connaissiez pas !

Subscribe by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClubReBobine... Dive into the wildest and most little-known behind-the-scenes stories of Papillon (1973), Franklin J. Schaffner's masterpiece starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. Adapted from Henri Charrière's autobiographical book, this film about the legendary escape from the Cayenne penal colony hides 21 completely crazy anecdotes: Steve McQueen lost 33 pounds for the role and actually tried to escape from the set during filming; the film was shot in real prisons and on real islands in Jamaica and Mexico (extreme conditions, diseases, insects); more than 200 prison extras were used (some were real inmates); the ocean jump scene was filmed without a stunt double and McQueen nearly drowned; the budget ballooned due to prison reconstructions and storms; Dustin Hoffman improvised most of his lines; the "Butterfly" tattoo on McQueen's arm was real and he kept it long after filming; French authorities refused permission to film in French Guiana; several scenes were cut for extreme violence; Jerry Goldsmith's epic score was composed in just 3 weeks; the film has It grossed over $50 million despite its very dark tone, and much more. The shoot was a nightmare, like a prison shoot, which made the film even more authentic and intense. Perfect for fans of Steve McQueen, prison escape movies, and completely insane filmmaking stories!