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The Prisoner (1955)

Not Rated

95 min |Drama


A Cardinal, a hero of resistance, endures brutal interrogation with unshakable resolve, refusing to confess his supposed treason. As his tormentor's methods fail, the interrogator finds himself unexpectedly moved by pity for indomitable.

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Director

Peter Glenville

Writer

Bridget Boland (play) (screenplay)

Producer

Vivian Cox (producer)

Composer

Benjamin Frankel

Cinematographer

Reginald H. Wyer (director of photography) (as Reginald Wyer)

Editor

Frederick Wilson

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Updated 1955 Apr 19


Release date

Dec 11, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 5 BAFTA Film Award Awards. Another 5 wins & 1 nomination


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15 cast members
Name Known for
Alec Guinness primary photo Alec Guinness The Cardinal The Cardinal See fewer Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Jack Hawkins primary photo Jack HawkinsThe Interrogator The Interrogator See fewer The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Wilfrid Lawson primary photo Wilfrid Lawson The Jailer The Jailer See fewer Pastor Hall (1940)
Kenneth Griffith primary photo Kenneth GriffithThe Secretary The Secretary See fewer Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Jeanette Sterke primary photo Jeanette Sterke The Girl The Girl See fewer A Stitch in Time (1963)
Ronald Lewis primary photo Ronald Lewis The Guard The Guard See fewer Helen of Troy (1956)
Raymond Huntley primary photo Raymond Huntley The General The General See fewer I'll Never Forget You (1951)
Mark Dignam primary photo Mark Dignam The Governor The Governor See fewer Sword of Lancelot (1963)
Gerard Heinz primary photo Gerard Heinz The Doctor The Doctor See fewer The Fallen Idol (1948)
Jonathan Bailey primary photo Jonathan BaileyMinor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited) See fewer The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955)
Percy Herbert primary photo Percy HerbertSoldier (uncredited) Soldier (uncredited) See fewer The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Richard Leech primary photo Richard LeechMinor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited) See fewer A Night to Remember (1958)
Oscar Quitak primary photo Oscar QuitakCafe Waiter (uncredited) Cafe Waiter (uncredited) See fewer Brazil (1985)
Delene Scott primary photo Delene ScottMinor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited) See fewer The Herries Chronicle (1960)
Denis Shaw primary photo Denis ShawPlainclothesman (uncredited) Plainclothesman (uncredited) See fewer The Viking Queen (1967)

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