Prisoner of Honor (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1991, Prisoner of Honor is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Ken Russell, running about 88 minutes. “As the battle raged, one man fought alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. France, 1897. Colonel Georges Picquart challenges the French government when he discovers the obscure political maneuvers that led to the imprisonment of the Jewish Captain Alfred Dreyfus after being convicted of espionage in 1894.
Who’s in it. Prisoner of Honor stars Richard Dreyfuss as Col. Picquart, Oliver Reed as Gen. de Boisdeffre, Peter Firth as Maj. Henry and Jeremy Kemp as Gen. de Pellieux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Prisoner of Honor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoner of Honor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisoner of Honor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoner of Honor (1991)?
- In US, Prisoner of Honor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prisoner of Honor worth watching?
- Prisoner of Honor holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisoner of Honor?
- Prisoner of Honor stars Richard Dreyfuss, Oliver Reed, Peter Firth, Jeremy Kemp and Brian Blessed.
- When was Prisoner of Honor released?
- Prisoner of Honor was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.