Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
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
Bert Conway
Father Burns
Charles Carroll
Hobo #1
Ransom Andrews
Hobo #2
Stan Sturing
Burn's Atlanta Lawyer
John Mitchum
Atlanta Judge
Taylor Presnell
George Seales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Godfrey Burns, Michael Campus
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Vincent Godfrey Burns, Michael Campus
Charles Bernstein
Mikael Salomon
Walter Hannemann, Noel Rogers, Diana Friedberg
Michael Campus, Yoram Ben-Ami
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Yoram Ben-Ami
Producer
Noel Rogers
Editor
Vincent M. Cresciman
Production Design
Mikael Salomon
Director of Photography
Diana Friedberg
Editor
Daniel Mann
Director
Michael Campus
Writer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains.
list9
Movies
500 best 87's movies
Marin WW2 2
Kilmer
More Like The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains about?
The true story of Robert Elliot Burns, the prisoner who, after being sentenced to a Georgia chain gang, attempted two daring escapes.
Who directed The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?
The principal cast of The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains includes Val Kilmer, Sonia Braga, Charles Durning, Kyra Sedgwick, James Keach.
When was The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains released and how long is it?
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Vincent Godfrey Burns".