The Prisoner
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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The Prisoner
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 19, 1955
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Prisoner
Production Companies
Facet Productions, London Independent Producers
Director
Peter Glenville
Description
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.
