Prisoner 13 (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Prisoner 13 is a drama and history film directed by Fernando de Fuentes, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Colonel Carrasco's wife Marta leaves him taking his young son. The child, Juan, grows into an admirable and well-mannered young man. Having been promoted to a higher rank of power amidst the Mexican Revolution, the indulgent and corrupt Colonel accepts a bribe to free a revolutionary, Felipe Martinez, from his prison. Martinez has been sentenced to execution at the hands of a firing squad. Carrasco asks to have the revolutionary replaced by absolutely anyone. In a twist of fate, that anyone turns out to be his own long lost son Juan. Upon receiving this news, Marta races to the prison and explains the predicament to Carrasco. He subsequently desperately attempts to prevent the gunning down of his son by his very own government officials.
Who’s in it. Prisoner 13 stars Alfredo del Diestro as Colonel Julián Carrasco, Luis G. Barreiro as Zertuche, Adela Sequeyro as Marta and Arturo Campoamor as Juan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Prisoner 13 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 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisoner 13 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoner 13 (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prisoner 13 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prisoner 13 worth watching?
- Prisoner 13 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisoner 13?
- Prisoner 13 stars Alfredo del Diestro, Luis G. Barreiro, Adela Sequeyro, Arturo Campoamor and Adela Jaloma.
- When was Prisoner 13 released?
- Prisoner 13 was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.