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The Spanish Prisoner

PG19971h 50mDavid Mamet
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 71

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"It's the oldest con in the book."

An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

DramaMysteryThriller
ConfidenceInventionSisterCon GameCorporationNeo-noirProcess

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spanish Prisoner (1997) about?

An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

Who stars in The Spanish Prisoner?

The Spanish Prisoner stars Steve Martin (Jimmy Dell), Campbell Scott (Joe Ross), Ben Gazzara (Mr. Klein), Rebecca Pidgeon (Susan Ricci), Ricky Jay (George Lang). The film was directed by David Mamet.

How long is The Spanish Prisoner?

The Spanish Prisoner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is The Spanish Prisoner worth watching?

The Spanish Prisoner holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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