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The Prison

1974Movie1 h 14 min

76

GreatGoodWatch score

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A successful Paris magazine proprietor embarks on a destructive voyage of self-discovery after his wife shoots dead her own sister, with whom he has had an affair for several years.

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Thought-provoking
Adults
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You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: David Wickes
Written by: Geoffrey Gilbert

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Facts

May 24, 1974 · 1 h 14 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released: May 24, 1974
Runtime: 1 h 14 min
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Prison worth watching?"

Questions about The Prison

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Prison worth watching?

76

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching The Prison?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Prison plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.