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The Prisoner

1955Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

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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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Peter Glenville
Written by
Bridget Boland
Produced by
Vivian Cox
Music by
Benjamin Frankel

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Facts

April 19, 1955 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released
April 19, 1955
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
60 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Prisoner

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Where can I stream The Prisoner?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Prisoner from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Prisoner worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8).

Can I half-watch The Prisoner?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching The Prisoner?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.