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      Breakout

      PG Released May 22, 1975 1 hr. 36 min. Action List
      57% 14 Reviews Tomatometer 42% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score A woman (Jill Ireland) hires a bush pilot (Charles Bronson) to free her husband (Robert Duvall), framed for a murder, from a Mexican prison. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 31 Buy Now

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      alan g Lousy movie. Just an excuse to put his mistress in a film. Several others like this also. Avoid them all. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Bronson and Ireland's acting are worse than usual in this movie. Bronson trying to play the smooth conman/pilot role is absurd. Even Robert Duvall's usual great acting was unable to shine through given the amateurish nature of the direction. The editing of the movie is atrocious. Houston has the same scene multiple times, down to the same cigar, glass of whisky and conversation. Having to sit through the entire train wreck of a movie just for the last scenes really is nt worth it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought it was hilariously awesome. Bronson was just the right amount of smooth operator, with a cool temper. It was highly entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/19 Full Review delysid d 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 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/17/17 Full Review Audience Member Another typical Bronson action pic that has him in South America rescuing a friend. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member 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!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times I'd have liked Breakout more, I think, if it had been done as a flat-out thriller without the added touches. Rated: 2/4 Oct 23, 2004 Full Review Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) It's good entertainment, but it could have been a lot better. May 9, 2023 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …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… Rated: 3/5 Mar 3, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Charles Bronson saves the day in both amusing and exciting fashion. Rated: 3/4 May 6, 2022 Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 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. Rated: B- May 6, 2022 Full Review Ruth Batchelor Los Angeles Free Press If you like Bronson, you'll love Breakout. Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      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
      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
      Sound Mix
      Stereo
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