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The Prisoner

1955 · 95 min · Director: Peter Glenville

The Prisoner (1955) is a drama film, directed by Peter Glenville. It stars Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What The Prisoner Is 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.

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What is The Prisoner 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.

Where can I watch The Prisoner?

The Prisoner is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Prisoner?

The Prisoner runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Prisoner come out?

The Prisoner was released in 1955.

Who directed The Prisoner?

The Prisoner was directed by Peter Glenville.

Who stars in The Prisoner?

The Prisoner stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith.

What is The Prisoner's rating?

The Prisoner holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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