The Prisoner

The Prisoner

7.2 | 1955-04-19 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Peter Glenville Director
Bridget Boland Writer
Benjamin Frankel Music
Reginald H. Wyer Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson Editor
Sydney Box Executive Producer
Vivian Cox Producer
John Hawkesworth Art Direction
Julie Harris Costume Design
W.T. Partleton Makeup Artist

Cast

Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
The Cardinal
Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
The Interrogator
Wilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
The Jailer
Kenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
The Secretary
Ronald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
The Guard
Raymond Huntley
Raymond Huntley
The General
Mark Dignam
Mark Dignam
The Governor
Gerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz
The Doctor
Percy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Soldier (uncredited)

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