Overview

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

Cast

Val Kilmer, Sonia Braga, Charles Durning, Kyra Sedgwick, James Keach, Clancy Brown, Elisha Cook Jr., William Sanderson

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Frequently asked

What is "The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains" about?

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

When was "The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains" released?

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains was released in 1987.

Who stars in "The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains"?

The cast includes Val Kilmer, Sonia Braga, Charles Durning, Kyra Sedgwick.