Breakout(1975)
Sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Only two things can get him out - A lot of money and Charles Bronson!
Breakout Synopsis
A bush pilot is hired for $50,000 to go to Mexico to free an innocent prisoner.
Breakout (1975) is a action, adventure and thriller film directed by Tom Gries, released on May 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland and Randy Quaid. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 112 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Gries
- Writers:
- Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, Elliott Baker
- Producers:
- Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Breakout (1975) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Breakout before you stream it.
Breakout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Nick Colton
Robert Duvall
as Jay Wagner
Jill Ireland
as Ann Wagner
Randy Quaid
as Hawk Hawkins
Sheree North
as Myrna
John Huston
as Harris Wagner
Jorge Moreno
as Sosa
Emilio Fernández
as J.V.
Paul Mantee
as Cable
Alan Vint
as Harve
Alejandro Rey
as Sanchez
Roy Jenson
as Spencer
Key crew
Directed by Tom Gries, written by Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman and Elliott Baker, produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff.
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Breakout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 112 ratings.
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Breakout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breakout online?
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Breakout (1975) is available to stream on Best of British Tv Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breakout?
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The main cast of Breakout (1975) includes Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland, Randy Quaid and Sheree North. The film was directed by Tom Gries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakout released?
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Breakout was released on May 1, 1975 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Breakout worth watching?
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Breakout (1975) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Breakout?
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Yes. The official Breakout trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.