A Man Escaped is a thrilling drama that follows the story of Fontaine, a member of the French Resistance who is imprisoned by the Germans during World War II. With the threat of execution looming over him, Fontaine becomes obsessed with escaping from prison. He meticulously plans his escape for weeks, chiseling away at his cell door and creating ropes out of his linens. Despite doubts from his fellow inmates, Fontaine remains determined to escape, and eventually convinces a young soldier named Jost to join him in his plan. Together, they make their way across the prison roof, killing a German guard in the process, and eventually shimmy across a rope to freedom. The film is a tense and gripping portrayal of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

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