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195595 minDrama

The Prisoner

Is The Prisoner a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Prisoner worth watching? With a rating of 7.2/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Prisoner Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Alec Guinness
Alec GuinnessThe Cardinal
Jack Hawkins
Jack HawkinsThe Interrogator
Wilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid LawsonThe Jailer
Kenneth Griffith
Kenneth GriffithThe Secretary
Jeanette Sterke
Jeanette SterkeThe Girl
Ronald Lewis
Ronald LewisThe Guard
Raymond Huntley
Raymond HuntleyThe General
Mark Dignam
Mark DignamThe Governor
Gerard Heinz
Gerard HeinzThe Doctor
Percy Herbert
Percy HerbertSoldier (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Prisoner worth watching?

Yes, The Prisoner is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.2/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama movies.

Is The Prisoner hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.2/10), The Prisoner is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The Prisoner?

The Prisoner is a Drama movie that 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 ...

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