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The Prisoner

U20121h 35mPeter Glenville
IMDb 6.5

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A cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. He is a popular hero of his people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war and his resistance when his country again fell to a totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to extract a confession of guilt, and thus destroy his power over his people.

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Black And White

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What is The Prisoner (2012) about?

A cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. He is a popular hero of his people, for his resistance against the Nazis during the war and his resistance when his country again fell to a totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to extract a confession of guilt, and thus destroy his power over his people.

Who stars in The Prisoner?

The Prisoner stars Alec Guinness (The Cardinal), Jack Hawkins (The Interrogator), Wilfrid Lawson (The Jailer), Kenneth Griffith (The Secretary), Jeanette Sterke (The Girl). The film was directed by Peter Glenville.

How long is The Prisoner?

The Prisoner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated U.

Is The Prisoner worth watching?

The Prisoner holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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