Prisoner of Rio(1988)
Britain's most wanted man is back.
Prisoner of Rio Synopsis
The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.
Prisoner of Rio (1988) is a drama and thriller film directed by Lech Majewski, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Steven Berkoff, Paul Freeman, Peter Firth and Florinda Bolkan. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lech Majewski
- Writers:
- Ronald Biggs, Julia Frankel, Lech Majewski
- Producers:
- Juliusz Kossakowski, Mark Slater
- Cinematographer:
- George Mooradian
- Composer:
- Luiz Bonfá
- Production:
- Samba Corporation, Mult Media AG
- Status:
- Released
Prisoner of Rio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steven Berkoff
as Jack McFarland
Paul Freeman
as Ronald Biggs
Peter Firth
as Clive Ingram
Florinda Bolkan
as Stella
Desmond Llewelyn
as Commissioner Ingram
José Wilker
as Salo
Zezé Motta
as Rita
- Breno Moroni
Breno Moroni
as Gil
Ronald Biggs
as Mickey
Dennis Bourke
as Reporter at Phonebooth
Wilza Carla
as Woman in red
Claudia Cepeda
as Girl in Car
Key crew
Directed by Lech Majewski, written by Ronald Biggs, Julia Frankel and Lech Majewski, produced by Juliusz Kossakowski and Mark Slater.
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Prisoner of Rio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Prisoner of Rio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prisoner of Rio online?
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Who stars in Prisoner of Rio?
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The main cast of Prisoner of Rio (1988) includes Steven Berkoff, Paul Freeman, Peter Firth, Florinda Bolkan and Desmond Llewelyn. The film was directed by Lech Majewski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prisoner of Rio released?
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Prisoner of Rio was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Prisoner of Rio worth watching?
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Prisoner of Rio (1988) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.