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The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

“There is no prison strong enough to hold the human spirit.”

★ 6.7(8)19871h 55m

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Director: Daniel Mann
Release date: 1987-10-31
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Daniel Mann, starring Val Kilmer, Sonia Braga and Charles Durning. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of Robert Elliot Burns, the prisoner who, after being sentenced to a Georgia chain gang, attempted two daring escapes.

Cast

Val Kilmer

Robert Elliot Burns / Elliot Roberts

Sonia Braga

Emily Del Pino Pacheco

Charles Durning

Warden Hardy

Kyra Sedgwick

Lillian Salo

James Keach

Father Vincent Godfrey Burns

Clancy Brown

Flagg

Elisha Cook Jr.

Pappy Glue

William Sanderson

Trump

Taj Mahal

Bones

Paul Benjamin

Big Sam

Bill Bolender

Rayford

Esther Benson

Mother Burns

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains in Mexico?+

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How long is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?+

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?+

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains stars Val Kilmer, Sonia Braga, Charles Durning, Kyra Sedgwick and James Keach.

When did The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains come out?+

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains is a 1987 movie directed by Daniel Mann.

What genre is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?+

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?+

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains was directed by Daniel Mann.