Six Into One: The Prisoner File (1984): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1984, Six Into One: The Prisoner File is a documentary film directed by Laurens C. Postma, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. After Channel 4 screened the finale of their 1984 repeats of The Prisoner, they broadcast this special show to delve into the mysteries about the enigmatic series. Featuring interviews from actors, writers, and directors of the show, it most importantly featured an interview with the man himself, Patrick McGoohan, then living in Canada. The story behind the making of this special was revisited in the 2017 documentary 'In My Mind'.

Who’s in it. Six Into One: The Prisoner File stars Don Chaffey as Self, Lewis Greifer as Self, Alexis Kanner as Self and Patrick McGoohan as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Six Into One: The Prisoner File sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six Into One: The Prisoner File page.

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