I saw this film when it first came out in the theatre, and really, due to the gorgeous scenery, that's the only place it should be seen. But since it has to be relegated to the small screen, the acting is so good that it more than makes up for the loss of the big screen. The only criticism I have is that, after reading the book, I learned that Mr. Charrieire, (I apologize for the possible misspelling) was not as nice a character as Steve McQueen made him seem, though he may have been innocent of the murder charge that sent him to Devil's Island, but I guess it's Hollywood's job to make people nicer than they might otherwise be. Still, it's a must see film, and often!
Review of Papillon
