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The Prisoner (1955)

1955-04-19 · 1h 35m · EN
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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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Peter GlenvilleDirectorBridget BolandWriter

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Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessThe CardinalJack HawkinsJack HawkinsThe InterrogatorWilfrid LawsonWilfrid LawsonThe JailerKenneth GriffithKenneth GriffithThe SecretaryJeanette SterkeJeanette SterkeThe GirlRonald LewisRonald LewisThe GuardRaymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyThe GeneralMark DignamMark DignamThe GovernorGerard HeinzGerard HeinzThe DoctorPercy HerbertPercy HerbertSoldier (uncredited)Oscar QuitakOscar QuitakCafe Waiter (uncredited)Denis ShawDenis ShawPlainclothesman (uncredited)

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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. In prison, his interrogator is determined to extract a confession of guilt, and thus destroy his power over his people.

How long is The Prisoner?

The Prisoner has a runtime of 95 minutes.

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