Banco

The sensational sequel to 'Papillon'. 'Banco' continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed Papillon - in Venezuela; where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man; Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers; gamblers; bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed; his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings his international fame.