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Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, The Albatross leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Pierre Mocky, Marion Game, Paul Müller — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1971.
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Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
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