The fruit that Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman as Louis) has delivered to Papillon's cell in the 1973 biographical drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner is coconuts. They represent the item that can provide life or death to people in need. They help Steve McQueen as Henri "Papillon" Charrière to survive and escape his prison (Devil's Island).

Here, a fascinating and tangled real-life story is told about the epic life of Henri "Papillon" Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to live in the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island. He is determined to regain his freedom, so he forms an unlikely alliance with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega. They agree to exchange services. In exchange for Papillion providing protection, Louis agrees to finance Papillon's escape. Their situation causes them to form a quiet friendship that serves as the anchor and emotional core of the film.

All of their actions together, result with each man honoring his part of their heartfelt agreement. After they face a series of adventures, the film ultimately ends and shows us how Papillon escapes on a raft made of coconuts.

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