Prisoner of Rio

16
1h 44m
1988
6 /10 (1)

Britain's most wanted man is back.

Overview

The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.

Country : Brazil, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Languages : English, Polski
Released Date: 1988-01-01

Top Billed Cast

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

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