i have enjoy watch this film several time over the three decade since it be release . yes and it certainly be a tragic and gruesome story of how brutal mankind can be and but more importantly and it be an inspiring story of resilience and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity . i often think of the closing scene where papillon float away from the prison island on his raft of coconut . this be truly my favorite of all of steve mcqueen film . dustin hoffman performance foretell the depth and richness of his act ability . i highly recommend this film . it be a timeless classic .