The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

– The true story of Robert Elliot Burns, the prisoner who, after being sentenced to a Georgia chain ga..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (1987)

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

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

31 Oct 1987

Language:

English

Director:

Daniel Mann

Writer:

Robert E. Burns (book), Michael Campus

Main Actors:

Val Kilmer, Charles Durning, Sonia Braga, Kyra Sedgwick

Plot:

A veteran of World War I returns to the United States but cannot find his place in the society. For a small robbery he is condemned to ten years of prison...

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations.

Production:

HBO

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10