Prisoner of Rio (1988)

The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.

Director:

Lech Majewski

Writers:

Ronald Biggs, Julia Frankel,

Stars:

Steven Berkoff, Paul Freeman, Peter Firth

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Berkoff	...	Jack McFarland
Paul Freeman	...	Ronald Biggs
Peter Firth	...	Clive Ingram
Florinda Bolkan	...	Stella
Desmond Llewelyn	...	Commissioner Ingram
José Wilker	...	Salo
Zezé Motta	...	Rita
Breno Mello	...	Silencio
Breno Moroni	...	Gil
Marcelo Rabelo	...	Mike Biggs
Paulo Villaça	...	Dr. Falcao
Chris Hieatt	...	John
Ronald Biggs	...	Mickey
Nice Meirelles	...	Raimunda
Roy Pepperell	...	British Consul

Storyline

The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.

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Plot Keywords:

robber | thief | scot | scottish accent | thong | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Poland UK Brazil Switzerland

Language:

Polish English

Release Date:

12 May 1988 (France)

Also Known As:

Fånge i Rio

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mult Media AG, Samba Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steven Berkoff wrote a book about his unhappy time on this film.

User Reviews

Could have been much better

Any film about Ronnie Biggs has potential, as did this film. Paul Freeman makes a good Biggs. Steven Berkoff is, as always worth watching.

However, what really drags this film down is the amount of footage of parades and local events. At one point, I really had to ask myself if I was watching a film about Ronnie Biggs or a Tourist guide to Rio (which is what it often felt like). There is however, some excellent location work thrown in.

Paul Freeman should play Biggs again. Perhaps a film about his return to England.

I wish I could recommend this film. Unfortunately, I can't.