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  1. Plot. In Lyon in 1943, Fontaine, a member of the French Resistance, jumps out of the car that is taking him to Montluc prison. He is immediately apprehended, and his German captors handcuff him, beat him, and lock him up. Throughout his time in prison, Fontaine regularly hears gunfire as other inmates are executed.

  2. A Man Escaped is a 1956 drama thriller directed by Robert Bresson, based on a true story of a French Resistance fighter who escaped from a German prison in Lyon, France. The film features François Leterrier as the lieutenant Fontaine, who faces malnutrition, fear and betrayal in his attempt to break free.

    • (25K)
    • Drama, Thriller, War
    • Robert Bresson
    • 1957-08-26
  3. Out now on Criterion Blu-ray and DVD: http://www.criterion.com/films/27848-a-man-escaped.

    • 3 min
    • 85.7K
    • criterioncollection
  4. Nov 21, 2011 · A Man Escaped is a 1956 film by Robert Bresson about a Resistance fighter who tries to escape from a Nazi prison camp in France. Roger Ebert praises the film's realistic style, minimal dialogue, and focus on the character's mind and actions.

  5. In a film based on the writings of French Resistance fighter and POW André Devigny, Fontaine (François Leterrier) is being held by the Nazis at Fort Montluc. When he gets word that he's ...

    • (43)
    • François Leterrier
    • Robert Bresson
    • Gaumont
  6. A Man Escaped is a 1956 French film by Robert Bresson, based on the true story of a Resistance leader's jailbreak. It is a masterpiece of suspense, spirituality, and minimalism, featuring a new 2K restoration and special features.

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  8. A French Resistance fighter in a German prison in Lyon plans and executes a daring escape in 1943. IMDb provides a detailed synopsis, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this classic film.