Synopsis

Jailbreak (2017) is a fast-paced Cambodian action movie starring Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, Savin Phillip, and Céline Tran. The film is filled with thrilling martial arts fights, powerful action scenes, and an intense story that keeps you watching till the end.
The story begins when a team of police officers is assigned to transport a small-time gangster named Playboy to the country’s most secure prison. Playboy is a member of the Butterfly Gang, and the police wrongly assume that he is the gang’s main leader. Once inside, Playboy reveals that he is not the boss; the real leader is a woman named Madame Butterfly, who is still free and running the gang from the outside.
Playboy agrees to share the gang’s secrets and plans with the police. When Madame Butterfly learns about his arrest, she becomes furious and decides to have him killed inside the prison to keep her identity and secrets safe. Using her criminal network, she orders her men inside the jail to start a violent riot and finish him off.
The prison soon turns into chaos. The police officers, including Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, and Tharoth Sam, get trapped inside with hundreds of dangerous inmates. With no way out, they must protect Playboy and fight for their lives. Jean-Paul Ly uses his incredible martial arts skills to defend his team from the ruthless prisoners in one brutal fight after another.
In the end, the officers manage to take back control of the prison and save Playboy after a long, intense battle.
Jailbreak stands out for its raw energy, tight action choreography, and nonstop pace. It’s one of Cambodia’s best modern action films, beloved by fans worldwide for its realistic fight scenes and powerful performances.

Cast & Crew

Jean-Paul Ly

Jean-Paul Ly

Jean-Paul

Dara Our

Dara Our

Dara

Savin Phillip

Savin Phillip

Playboy

Céline Tran

Céline Tran

Madame Butterfly

Tharoth Sam

Tharoth Sam

Tharoth

Sok Visal

Sok Visal

Colonel Pros

Dy Sonita

Dy Sonita

Butterfly Gang Member

Production Crew

Director
Jimmy Henderson
Producer
Loy Te
Writer
Jimmy Henderson, Michael Hodgson

Movie Details

Basic Information

Release Date January 31, 2017
Duration 1h 32m
Genre Action/Comedy
Certificate PG-13

Production Details

Director Jimmy Henderson
Producer Loy Te
Writer Jimmy Henderson, Michael Hodgson

Financial Details

Budget $150.0K
Box Office $190.0K
Languages French, English, Khmer

Filming Locations

Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Kandal Province (Cambodia)

Awards & Recognition

Fantasia International Film Festival

Year: 2017
Category: Bronze Audience Award
For: Most Innovative Feature Film

Fantasia International Film Festival 2017

Year: 2017
Category: Special jury mention Award
For: Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jailbreak about?
Jailbreak (2017) is an action-packed Cambodian martial arts film made for action and fight movie lovers. The movie is filled with intense prison fights, thrilling combat scenes, and powerful performances by Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, Savin Phillip, and Céline Tran. It is directed by Jimmy Henderson and written by Jimmy Henderson and Michael Hodgson.
Who are the lead actors in Jailbreak?
Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, Savin Phillip, and Céline Tran lead the cast of Jailbreak (2017). Jean-Paul Ly plays a skilled police officer trapped inside a high-security prison during a violent riot to kill Playboy, while Dara Our and Tharoth Sam join him as officers fighting to protect the witness and restore order.
How much did Jailbreak earn at the box office?
Starring Cambodian action stars Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, Savin Phillip, and Céline Tran, Jailbreak (2017) has become one of Cambodia’s most popular action films. As of 2017, the movie earned an estimated $1.2 million at the domestic box office. Internationally, it performed well in select Asian markets, collecting around $500,000. With a worldwide total of approximately $1.7 million, Jailbreak stands out as a major Cambodian action hit.
Where was Jailbreak filmed?
The makers of Jailbreak (2017) filmed the movie across multiple locations in Cambodia to capture the intense and gritty atmosphere of the story. Key scenes were shot in Phnom Penh and other high-security prison sets, bringing authenticity to the action. To deliver the best martial arts and fight sequences, the film features hand-to-hand combat and chase scenes in narrow prison corridors, rooftops, and crowded urban streets, giving viewers a thrilling and realistic experience of life inside a chaotic prison.