Prisoner Number Seven (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1929, Prisoner Number Seven is a drama film directed by Lajos Lázár.
What it’s about. The survived print of the film is incomplete. This exciting, modern crime story focuses on a young woman, a prisoner who was dressed to steal by her lover, and therefore she was in jail. She would like to see her sweetheart. One night she succeeds in persuading the doctor of the prison who also is a woman, to be released. She finds the man, a waiter in an elegant hotel, behaving as a cynical Don Juan, he was preparing to rob the safe of the hotel and go away with his new lover, a dancer. This dancer suffers a fatal accident.
Who’s in it. Prisoner Number Seven stars Hans Adalbert Schlettow as Jenö - Oberkellner, Lissy Arna as Gefangene Nr. 7, Charlotte Susa as Arztin and El' Dura as Artistin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Prisoner Number Seven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoner Number Seven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisoner Number Seven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoner Number Seven (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prisoner Number Seven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prisoner Number Seven worth watching?
- Prisoner Number Seven holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisoner Number Seven?
- Prisoner Number Seven stars Hans Adalbert Schlettow, Lissy Arna, Charlotte Susa, El' Dura and Ida Turay.
- When was Prisoner Number Seven released?
- Prisoner Number Seven was released in 1929.