Breakout
Director: Tom Gries
Actors: Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jill Ireland
PlotJay Wagner, a wealthy American businessman, is wrongfully imprisoned in Mexico after being framed for murder. His wife, Ann, determined to prove his innocence and secure his release, exhausts all legal avenues but to no avail. Desperate and running out of options, Ann hires Nick Colton, a rugged and resourceful pilot with a knack for risky jobs, to break Jay out of the heavily guarded Mexican prison. Colton assembles a small team that includes his loyal mechanic Hawk and a resourceful young accomplice named Myrna. The group devises an elaborate plan that involves infiltrating the prison through deception and audacious maneuvers.
As Colton's crew prepares for the high-stakes plan, obstacles emerge from every direction—corrupt officials, dangerous locals, and unforeseen complications. They persist, navigating both internal team tensions and external threats. The pursuit of freedom intensifies, leading to a climactic series of events that test the limits of their courage and ingenuity. The team must adapt rapidly to the escalating challenges while ensuring that Jay Wagner evades capture and achieves the long-sought justice that he deserves.
Writers: Howard B. Kreitsek, Marc Norman, Elliott Baker
Release Date: 07 Mar 1975
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Breakout" shines with Charles Bronson's engaging performance, despite a shaky video master; Kino Lorber's Blu-ray is bolstered by excellent audio commentary.
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An engaging Charles Bronson performance, suspenseful plot, and great set pieces make Breakout a solid action film, despite a dated master; the audio commentary shines.
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