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A Man Escaped Budget

1956DramaThriller1h 41m

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Synopsis

Captured French Resistance fighter Lieutenant Fontaine awaits a certain death sentence for espionage in a stark Nazi prison in Lyon, France. Facing malnourishment and paralyzing fear, he must plot an extraordinary escape, complicated by the questions of whom to trust, and what lies beyond the small portion of the prison they are housed in.

What is known about the production of A Man Escaped?

"A Man Escaped," a drama released in 1956, was directed by Robert Bresson and stars François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Gaumont, Nouvelles Éditions de Films produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:

  • Production: The film is based on the memoirs of André Devigny, a member of the French Resistance and Compagnon de la Libération who escaped from Montluc prison in Lyon in 1943.

What were the major cost factors in A Man Escaped?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "A Man Escaped."

  • Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.

Awards and Recognition

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 3 nominations total

Critical Reception

Bresson won Best Director at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival. The film was named by the National Board of Review as one of the best foreign films of 1956.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make A Man Escaped (1956)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did A Man Escaped (1956) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was A Man Escaped (1956) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing A Man Escaped?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does A Man Escaped's budget compare to similar drama films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did A Man Escaped (1956) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

What awards did A Man Escaped (1956) win?

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 3 nominations total.

Who directed A Man Escaped and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Robert Bresson, written by Robert Bresson, shot by Léonce-Henri Burel, edited by Raymond Lamy.

Where was A Man Escaped filmed?

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Filmmakers

A Man Escaped

Producers
Alain Poiré, Jean Thuillier
Production Companies
Gaumont, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Director
Robert Bresson
Writers
Robert Bresson
Key Cast
François Leterrier, Charles Le Clainche, Maurice Beerblock, Roland Monod, Jacques Ertaud, Jean Paul Delhumeau
Cinematographer
Léonce-Henri Burel

Official Trailer

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