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| producer = Juliusz Kossakowski<br>Mark Slater
| producer = Juliusz Kossakowski<br>Mark Slater
| writer = Lech Majewski<br>[[Ronald Biggs]]<br />Julia Frankel
| writer = Lech Majewski<br>[[Ronald Biggs]]<br />Julia Frankel
| based on =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Steven Berkoff]]<br>[[Paul Freeman (actor)|Paul Freeman]]<br>[[Peter Firth]]
| starring = [[Steven Berkoff]]<br>[[Paul Freeman (actor)|Paul Freeman]]<br>[[Peter Firth]]
| music = [[Luiz Bonfá]]<br>[[Hans Zimmer]]
| music = [[Luiz Bonfá]]
| cinematography = George Mooradian
| cinematography = George Mooradian
| editing = Darren Kloomok
| editing = Darren Kloomok
| studio =
| studio =
| distributor = [[Palace Pictures]] (UK) [[Columbia/Tri-Star]] (World Wide)
| distributor = [[Palace Pictures]] (UK)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1988|}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1988|}}
| runtime = 104 minutes
| runtime = 104 minutes
| country = United Kingdom<br>Poland<br>Switzerland<br>Brazil
| country = United Kingdom<br>Poland<br>Switzerland<br>Brazil
| language = English
| language = English
| budget =
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'''''Prisoner of Rio''''' is a 1988 [[drama film]] directed by [[Lech Majewski]] and starring [[Steven Berkoff]], [[Paul Freeman (actor)|Paul Freeman]] and [[Peter Firth]].<ref>http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/420795</ref> It shows the flight of the [[Great Train Robber]] [[Ronnie Biggs]] to [[Brazil]] and the attempts of [[Scotland Yard]] detectives to re-capture him. It was a [[co-production (filmmaking)|co-production]] between several countries.
'''''Prisoner of Rio''''' is a 1988 [[drama film]] directed by [[Lech Majewski]] and starring [[Steven Berkoff]], [[Paul Freeman (actor)|Paul Freeman]] and [[Peter Firth]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090129195345/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/420795 BFI.org]</ref> It shows the flight of the [[Great Train Robber]] [[Ronnie Biggs]] to [[Brazil]] and the attempts of [[Scotland Yard]] detectives to re-capture him. It was a [[co-production (filmmaking)|co-production]] between several countries.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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* [[Chris Hieatt]] ... John
* [[Chris Hieatt]] ... John
* [[Elke Maravilha]] ... Frank
* [[Elke Maravilha]] ... Frank
* [[Roy Pepperell]] ... British Consular


==Release==
==Release==
The film was released in the United Kingdom by Palace Pictures and later on VHS by Palace Video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098651/companycredits|title=Company Credits for Prisoner of Rio (1988)|publisher=IMDB.com|date=2014-02-27}}</ref> It was later released on DVD in the UK by [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-Rio-DVD-Steven-Berkoff/dp/B000EQ457Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393518794&sr=8-1&keywords=prisoner+of+rio|title=Prisoner of Rio (DVD)|publisher=amazon.com|accessdate=2014-02-27}}</ref>
The film was released in the United Kingdom by Palace Pictures and later on VHS by Palace Video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098651/companycredits|title=Company Credits for Prisoner of Rio (1988)|publisher=IMDB.com|date=2014-02-27}}</ref> It was later released on DVD in the UK by [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-Rio-DVD-Steven-Berkoff/dp/B000EQ457Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393518794&sr=8-1&keywords=prisoner+of+rio|title=Prisoner of Rio (DVD)|website=Amazon UK |date=24 April 2006 |access-date=2014-02-27}}</ref>


It was released on VHS in the [[United States]] by Imperial Entertainment. Despite being released worldwide, the film has still never been officially released on DVD in the United States as of 2014.
It was released on VHS in the [[United States]] by Imperial Entertainment.


==Production==
==Production==
The real-life Ronald Biggs, the focus of the film, co-wrote the screenplay.
The real-life Ronald Biggs, the focus of the film, co-wrote the screenplay.


Steven Berkoff wrote a book about his experiences on this film, called "A Prisoner in Rio". He did not enjoy the making this film or his time in Rio.
Steven Berkoff wrote a book about his experiences on this film, called "A Prisoner in Rio".<ref>{{Cite book|last=Berkoff|first=Steven|title=A Prisoner in Rio|publisher=Hutchinson|year=1989|isbn=0-09-174109-2|location=London}}</ref> He hated making this film and on many occasions he had to stop himself from walking away from production.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Films set in Rio de Janeiro (city)]]
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 23 May 2024

Prisoner of Rio
DVD cover
Directed byLech Majewski
Written byLech Majewski
Ronald Biggs
Julia Frankel
Produced byJuliusz Kossakowski
Mark Slater
StarringSteven Berkoff
Paul Freeman
Peter Firth
CinematographyGeorge Mooradian
Edited byDarren Kloomok
Music byLuiz Bonfá
Distributed byPalace Pictures (UK)
Release date
  • 1988 (1988)
Running time
104 minutes
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Poland
Switzerland
Brazil
LanguageEnglish

Prisoner of Rio is a 1988 drama film directed by Lech Majewski and starring Steven Berkoff, Paul Freeman and Peter Firth.[1] It shows the flight of the Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs to Brazil and the attempts of Scotland Yard detectives to re-capture him. It was a co-production between several countries.

Plot

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After escaping from Wandsworth prison for his part in the Great Train Robbery, Ronald "Ronnie" Biggs (Paul Freeman) goes on the run to Rio de Janeiro and becomes the world's most wanted man. Hot on his trail however is committed copper Jack McFarland (Steven Berkoff), who will stop at nothing to bring him back to justice - even if that means stepping outside the law.

Cast

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Release

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The film was released in the United Kingdom by Palace Pictures and later on VHS by Palace Video.[2] It was later released on DVD in the UK by Anchor Bay Entertainment.[3]

It was released on VHS in the United States by Imperial Entertainment.

Production

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The real-life Ronald Biggs, the focus of the film, co-wrote the screenplay.

Steven Berkoff wrote a book about his experiences on this film, called "A Prisoner in Rio".[4] He hated making this film and on many occasions he had to stop himself from walking away from production.

References

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  1. ^ BFI.org
  2. ^ "Company Credits for Prisoner of Rio (1988)". IMDB.com. 27 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Prisoner of Rio (DVD)". Amazon UK. 24 April 2006. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  4. ^ Berkoff, Steven (1989). A Prisoner in Rio. London: Hutchinson. ISBN 0-09-174109-2.
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