The Prisoner
An outspoken cardinal from an eastern bloc country is jailed for his rebellious beliefs & subjected to the relentless interrogation of a psychologist. After months of grilling the psychologist finally cracks he cardinals facade. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/05/2004 Starring: Alec Guinness Jack Hawkins Run time: 94 minutes Rating: Nr more
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Two legendary actors at the height of their careers face off in a film so controversial that both the Cannes and... |
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The Prisoner (Widescreen)
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A communist inquisitor uses psychology to make an imprisoned cardinal confess to treason. |
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The Prisoner - Widescreen B&W Subtitle
British theatrical director Peter Glenville made his film directorial debut with 1955's The Prisoner (Glenville had... |
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Recent Reviews
- 2/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-27-2008
- A rare disappointment
Few actors have such a glowing record of fine films to his credit as Alec Guinness. Here, he is again excellent, but even he was unable to overcome such a weak script. The story involves the Communist tactic of arresting and breaking...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Apr-04-2007
- An Electrifying Drama
This movie, now 52 years old, is a still classic in every sense. It tells the story of a situation painfully similar to the real ordeal involving Cardinal Mindzenty. The dedication of the Cardinal (Guinness) to his post is valiant and...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Feb-03-2005
- Compelling psychological drama
"The Prisoner" is an underappreciated yet nonetheless superb and gripping drama revolving around two outstanding British actors Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins. Guinness plays a austere and principled cardinal in an unnamed Eastern...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jan-24-2000
- The Destructive Power of Evil on Two Souls
Sir Alec gives a riveting performance as an imprisioned cardinal psychologically tortured into questioning himself and his beliefs circa WWII. Jack Hawkins is the perfect foil to witness and instigate Guinness' character's slow...
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Selected Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Apr-04-2007
- An Electrifying Drama
This movie, now 52 years old, is a still classic in every sense. It tells the story of a situation painfully similar to the real ordeal involving Cardinal Mindzenty. The dedication of the Cardinal (Guinness) to his post is valiant and...
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- 2/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-27-2008
- A rare disappointment
Few actors have such a glowing record of fine films to his credit as Alec Guinness. Here, he is again excellent, but even he was unable to overcome such a weak script. The story involves the Communist tactic of arresting and breaking...
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