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Title in Deutsch:

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Synopsis

A semi-fictional account of Henri Charrière's time in the penal system in French Guyana - some of it spent on infamous Devil's Island - is presented.

It's the early 1930s.

Charrière - nicknamed Papillon because of his butterfly tattoo - and Louis Dega are two among many who have been convicted in the French judicial system, they now being transferred to French Guyana where they will serve their time, never to return to France even if they are ever released.

A safe-cracker by criminal profession, Papillon is serving a life sentence for murdering a pimp, a crime for which he adamantly states he was framed.

Dega is a wealthy counterfeiter, who expects his well-to-do wife eventually to get him released.

On Papillon's initiative, Papillon and Dega enter into a business arrangement: Papillon will provide protection for Dega, while Dega will finance Papillon's escape attempt.

As Papillon and Degas' time together lasts longer than either expects, their burgeoning friendship ends up being an important factor altering their original plans, needed as they work with and against others who are trying to achieve their own goals, sometime conflicting with Papillon and Dega's.

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Papillon
Papillon
David Buckley: Performer
Tabac d'Espagne
David Buckley: Performer
Céphale
David Buckley: Performer
Cuivré de la Bistorte
David Buckley: Performer
Petit Nacr
David Buckley: Performer
Myrtil
David Buckley: Performer
Bande noire
David Buckley: Performer
Citron
David Buckley: Performer
Thécla du Chêne
David Buckley: Performer
Tircis
David Buckley: Performer
Azuré des anthyllides
David Buckley: Performer
'Revez, mes anges'
David Buckley: Performer
Theme From Papillon
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Camp
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Catching Butterflies (Extended Version)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Dream
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Hospital
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Papillon (Theme Variation)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Freedom
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
New Friend
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Antonio's Death
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Gift From the Sea (Film Version)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Pearl
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Reunion
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Garden
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Cruel Sea
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Farewell—Part 1
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Farewell—Part 2
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
End Title
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
SOURCE MUSIC: Field Drums
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Triumphant Parade
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Dance of the Nubian Slaves (from Faust)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Cleopatra's Variations (from Faust)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Phryne's Dance (from Faust)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
J'ai Deux Amours
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Sous les Toits de Paris
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: The Dream (Alternate)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Freedom (Alternate)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Free as the Wind
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Theme
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Catching Butterflies
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Gift From The Sea
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Arrest
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Theme (Short Version)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Survival
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Toi Qui Regarde La Mer (Nicoletta)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
AMERICANA: Main Theme - Rudy (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - Dennis the Menace (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Title - The Waltons (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
When You've Gone - Babe (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - 100 Rifles (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme - Forever Yound (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
THRILLERS: Main Theme - Warning Shot (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The World Only Lovers See - The Chairman (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - Morituri (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme - The Prize (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme - Coma (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - The Edge (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - The Other (Dan Redfeld)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
SCIENCE FICTION: Resolution - Runaway (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Main Theme - Explorers (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Ilia's Theme - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
LOVE AND HOPE: Main Theme - Justine (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme - The Sand Pebbles (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Free as the Wind - Papilon (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme - In Harm's Way (Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Alone In The Night - The Russia House (Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
I See You - Avatar
John Barry: Performer
Braveheart
John Barry: Performer
Can You Read My Mind - Superman
John Barry: Performer
Love Theme - The Blue Lagoon
John Barry: Performer
Cinema Paradiso
John Barry: Performer
Chariots of Fire
John Barry: Performer
Dying Young
John Barry: Performer
El Cid
John Barry: Performer
Laura's Theme - Laura
John Barry: Performer
Legends of the Fall
John Barry: Performer
Love Story
John Barry: Performer
Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
A Shot in the Dark
John Barry: Performer
The Pink Panther
John Barry: Performer
Moon River - Breakfast At Tiffany's
John Barry: Performer
Romeo & Juliet
John Barry: Performer
Free As the Wind - Papillon
John Barry: Performer
The Man from Snowy River
John Barry: Performer
Terms of Endearment
John Barry: Performer
Love Theme - The Godfather
John Barry: Performer
The Goodbye Girl
John Barry: Performer
The Sand Pebbles
John Barry: Performer
The Dark Song - The Detective
John Barry: Performer
Judge Dredd - Trailer (arr. John Beal)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Seven Days in May - Complete Score Suite (arr. Dominik Hauser, Drums: Kurt Walther)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
FILM NOIR SUITE: Chinatown - End Credits (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Detective - The Dark Song (Solo Piano performed by Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Shamus - Main Title (Arr. Dominik Hauser)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Two Days in the Valley -Unused Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
THRILLERS: The List of Adrian Messenger - Main Theme (arr. Chaz Grossman)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Sebastian - Comes The Night (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Vanishing - No Coffee (End Credits) (arr. Dominik Hauser, Piano: John Rosenber)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Sum of All Fears - If We Could Remember (arr. Dominik Hauser)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
LOST LOVE: A Patch of Blue - Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Sand Pebbles -And We Were Lovers (arr. Dominik Hauser, Cello: Peggy Baldwin)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Players - Meant To Be (Love Theme) (Solo Piano performed by Mark Northam)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Papillon - Free As The Wind (arr. Dominik Hauser)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Way West - Toccata for Solo Guitar (arr. Gregg Nestor)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Rio Lobo - Main Title (arr. Gregg Nestor)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Rio Conchos: Main Title (arr. Chuck Cirino)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Hollister: Brotherhood of the Gun - Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet, Roy Wiegand)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: Warlock: The Sentence (arr. Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Psycho 2 - Main Theme (arr. Joohyun Park)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Omen - The Piper Dreams (arr. Dominik Hauser)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Illustrated Man - Main Title (arr. Dominik Hauser, Vocals: Katie Campbell)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Poltergeist - Carol Ann's Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Vocals: Katie Campbell)
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch Of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillion / Basic
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Theme from The Russia House
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Boys From Brazil
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Theme from Sleeping With The Enemy
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek: Voyager / The Waltons / Barn
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Theme from Rudy
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Love Theme from Forever Young
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Generals - MacArthur / Patton
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Star Trek : The Motion Picture
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillon / Basic
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek : Voyager / The Waltons / Bar
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Twilight Zone : The Movie
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Gone With The Wind - Tara's Theme (Max Steiner)
John Barry: Performer
Poltergeist and Papillon (Jerry Goldsmith)
John Barry: Performer
Spartacus - Love Theme (Alex North)
John Barry: Performer
Murder on the Orient Express - Waltz (Richard Rodney Bennett)
John Barry: Performer
The Magnificent Seven - Suite (Elmer Bernstein)
John Barry: Performer
High Noon - Theme (Dimitri Tiomkin)
John Barry: Performer
Charade, Two For The Road, Moon River - Songs For Audrey (Henry MAncini)
John Barry: Performer
Casablanca - Suite (Max Steiner)
John Barry: Performer
Ghost - Unchained Melody (Alex North)
John Barry: Performer
Around the World in 80 Days - Overture (Victor Young)
John Barry: Performer
The Bridge on the River Kwai - The Colonel Bogey March (Kenneth J. Alford)
John Barry: Performer
Out of Africa - Flying Over Africa (John Barry)
John Barry: Performer
Doctor Zhivago - Prelude and Lara's Theme (Maurice Jarre)
John Barry: Performer
Raiders of the Lost Ark - March and Love Theme (John Williams)
John Barry: Performer
Once Upon A Time In The West - The Man with the Harmonica (Ennio Morricone)
John Barry: Performer
King Kong - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
The Adventures of Robin Hood - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Alexander Nevsky
John Barry: Performer
Wuthering Heights - Cathy's Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Sea Hawk - Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Thief of Bagdad - The Love of the Princess
John Barry: Performer
The Mark of Zorro - Overture
John Barry: Performer
Laura
John Barry: Performer
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
John Barry: Performer
War of the Worlds - Main Title / Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Prince Valiant - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
The Caine Mutiny - March
John Barry: Performer
To Catch A Thief - Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Vikings - Finale
John Barry: Performer
Disc Time:
John Barry: Performer
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Moon River
John Barry: Performer
The Guns of Navarone - The Legend of Navarone
John Barry: Performer
El Cid - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Dr. No - The James Bond Theme
John Barry: Performer
How The West Was Won - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Dr. Strangelove - The Bomb Run
John Barry: Performer
The Longest Day - March
John Barry: Performer
Hatari - Baby Elephant Walk
John Barry: Performer
The Sandpiper
John Barry: Performer
The Thomas Crown Affair
John Barry: Performer
Romeo & Juliet - Suite
John Barry: Performer
2001: A Space Odyssey - Also Sprach Zarathustra
John Barry: Performer
Once Upon A Time in the West - Main with the Harmonica
John Barry: Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Summer of '42 - The Summer Knows
John Barry: Performer
Last Tango in Paris
John Barry: Performer
The Godfather - The Godfather Waltz
John Barry: Performer
The Godfather - Speak Softly Love
John Barry: Performer
The Way We Were
John Barry: Performer
Papillon - Out to Sea / Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Deer Hunter - Vacatina
John Barry: Performer
Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Finale
John Barry: Performer
Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
Excalibur - O Fortuna from Carmina Burana
John Barry: Performer
The Right Stuff - Finale
John Barry: Performer
The Cotton Club - Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Jean De Florette - Theme
John Barry: Performer
Lethal Weapon - Meet Martin Riggs
John Barry: Performer
Batman - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Ghost - Unchained Melody
John Barry: Performer
Basic Instinct - Theme
John Barry: Performer
Prince of Tides - Main Title
John Barry: Performer
Last of the Mohicans - Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Bodyguard - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Il Postino - Theme / The Bicycle
John Barry: Performer
Braveheart - End Titles
John Barry: Performer
Apollo 13 - Main Title
John Barry: Performer
Independence Day - Finale
John Barry: Performer
The English Patient - As Far as Florence / Rupert Bear
John Barry: Performer
Titanic - Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch
John Barry: Performer
Saving Private Ryan - Hymn to the Fallen
John Barry: Performer
The Mask of Zorro - Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Blue Max Suite - Overture
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Blue Max Suite - First Flight
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Blue Max Suite - The Bridge
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Blue Max Suite - The Attack
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
The Blue Max Suite - Finale
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Doctor Kildare, Room 222, The Waltons, Barnaby Jones
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Masada - Main Themes
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Gremlins - Suite
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Motion Picture Themes - The Sand Pebbles, Chinatown, A Patch of Blue, Poltergeist, Papillon, The Wind and the Lion
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
MacArthur / Patton - The Generals Suite
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Lionheart - Robert's Theme
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
Legend - Faerie Dance / Re-united
Jerry Goldsmith: Performer

User reviews

Edward Wilson
3/10

The musical score feels repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the tension and drama of the story. It lacks originality and fails to leave a lasting impact on the audience, making it forgettable and unimpressive.

Thomas Allen
5/10

The soundtrack of Papillon skillfully mirrors the evolving relationship between Papillon and Dega, capturing both the initial distrust and eventual camaraderie between the two characters.

Joseph Lopez
7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the themes of resilience, friendship, and survival that are central to the story of Papillon, resonating with the audience on a deeper emotional level.

Steven Taylor
5/10

The music in Papillon creates a haunting atmosphere that perfectly complements the harsh and unforgiving setting of Devil's Island and French Guyana in the 1930s.

Brian Taylor
7/10

The orchestral arrangements are rich and dynamic, enhancing the tension and suspense of the escape attempts and confrontations within the prison environment.

Jennifer Allen
6/10

The use of traditional French music in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the film's setting and helps transport the audience to that time and place.

Donna Young
7/10

The soundtrack of Papillon perfectly captures the intensity and drama of the film's narrative, immersing the audience in the harsh and unforgiving world of the penal system in French Guyana.

Paul Moore
8/10

The haunting melodies and somber tones evoke the despair and hopelessness of the characters, particularly Papillon and Dega, as they navigate their way through a brutal and unjust system.

Carol Evans
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Papillon is a powerful and evocative accompaniment to the gripping tale of survival and friendship in the face of adversity.

Mary Green
6/10

The soundtrack of Papillon effectively captures the sense of isolation and despair of the characters in the penal system, enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

Patricia Baker
5/10

The music in Papillon effectively underscores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption that are central to the characters' journeys throughout the film.

Anthony Clark
7/10

The use of recurring motifs and themes throughout the soundtrack creates a sense of cohesion and unity, tying together the various narrative threads and character arcs in a cohesive manner.

Margaret Evans
7/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the emotional depth of the characters' relationships, especially the evolving friendship between Papillon and Dega, adding layers of complexity to their interactions.

Margaret Adams
8/10

The music seamlessly transitions between moments of quiet reflection and intense action sequences, enhancing the pacing and impact of key scenes in the film.

Jennifer Jones
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Papillon is a powerful and evocative musical accompaniment that elevates the film to new heights, leaving a lasting impression on the audience long after the credits roll.

Joshua Brown
2/10

The soundtrack of Papillon fails to capture the intense and desperate atmosphere of life in the penal system in French Guiana during the early 1930s. The music lacks depth and emotional resonance, leaving the viewer disconnected from the characters' struggles.

Karen Hill
8/10

The use of traditional French music elements adds authenticity to the setting and time period of the early 1930s, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the film.

Steven Carter
3/10

The soundtrack of Papillon does not effectively convey the complex relationship between Papillon and Dega. The music fails to reflect the evolving dynamics between the two characters, missing the opportunity to deepen the emotional connection and narrative depth of the film.

Thomas Baker
5/10

The score of Papillon effectively conveys the tension and suspense of the characters' escape attempts, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Kenneth Young
5/10

The use of subtle and understated melodies in the soundtrack of Papillon allows the emotional weight of the characters' struggles to shine through without overpowering the narrative.

Mary Harris
5/10

The music in Papillon enhances the sense of hope and resilience that drives Papillon and Dega to keep fighting for their freedom against all odds.

Joseph Jackson
5/10

The soundtrack of Papillon features a diverse range of musical styles that reflect the multicultural influences of the characters in the story, adding depth and richness to the film.