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Prisoner of Rio

8.019881h 44mRMovieDramaThriller

The story of the great train robber Ronald Biggs.

DirectorLech Majewski
WritersLech Majewski·Julia Frankel
ProducersMark Slater·Juliusz Kossakowski

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Cast · Directed by Lech Majewski

SBSteven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
Jack McFarland
PFPaul Freeman
Paul Freeman
Ronald Biggs
PFPeter Firth
Peter Firth
Clive Ingram
FBFlorinda Bolkan
Florinda Bolkan
Stella
DLDesmond Llewelyn
Desmond Llewelyn
Commissioner Ingram
JWJosé Wilker
José Wilker
Salo
ZMZezé Motta
Zezé Motta
Rita
BM
Breno Moroni
Gil
RBRonald Biggs
Ronald Biggs
Mickey
DBDennis Bourke
Dennis Bourke
Reporter at Phonebooth
WCWilza Carla
Wilza Carla
Woman in red
CCClaudia Cepeda
Claudia Cepeda
Girl in Car

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Prisoner of Rio — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prisoner of Rio?

Prisoner of Rio isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Prisoner of Rio on Netflix?

No, Prisoner of Rio is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Prisoner of Rio on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prisoner of Rio isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Prisoner of Rio for free?

Prisoner of Rio isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Prisoner of Rio?

Prisoner of Rio hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Prisoner of Rio based on a true story?

Yes — Prisoner of Rio is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).