Prisoner of Rio
“Britain's most wanted man is back.”
Synopsis
The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.
Top Cast
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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 Moroni
Gil
Ronald Biggs
Mickey
Dennis Bourke
Reporter at Phonebooth
Wilza Carla
Woman in red
Claudia Cepeda
Girl in Car
Amauri Guarilha
Policeman in Slum
Chris Hieatt
John
Elke Maravilha
Frank
Nice Meirelles
Raimunda
Breno Mello
Silencio
Marcos Nascimento
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lech Majewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Biggs, Julia Frankel, Lech Majewski
- Original Score
- Luiz Bonfá, Luciano Perrone, Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Prisoner of Rio
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Samba Corporation, Mult Media AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lech Majewski
Ronald Biggs, Julia Frankel, Lech Majewski
Luiz Bonfá, Luciano Perrone, Hans Zimmer
George Mooradian
Darren Kloomok
Juliusz Kossakowski, Mark Slater, Michael Lunderskov, Lech Majewski, Klaus Pagh
Department Leadership Roster
Lech Majewski
Director
Ronald Biggs
Writer
Julia Frankel
Writer
Lech Majewski
Writer
Juliusz Kossakowski
Producer
Mark Slater
Producer
Luiz Bonfá
Original Music Composer
Luciano Perrone
Original Music Composer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Darren Kloomok
Editor
George Mooradian
Director of Photography
Carlos Prieto
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prisoner of Rio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner of Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoner of Rio about?
The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.
Who directed Prisoner of Rio?
Prisoner of Rio was directed by Lech Majewski.
Who stars in Prisoner of Rio?
The principal cast of Prisoner of Rio includes Steven Berkoff, Paul Freeman, Peter Firth, Florinda Bolkan, Desmond Llewelyn.
When was Prisoner of Rio released and how long is it?
Prisoner of Rio was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoner of Rio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoner of Rio was composed by Luiz Bonfá, Luciano Perrone, Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoner of Rio?
Prisoner of Rio holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).