The Prisoner(1955)
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.
The Prisoner (1955) is a drama film directed by Peter Glenville, released on April 19, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson and Kenneth Griffith. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Glenville
- Writers:
- Bridget Boland
- Producers:
- Vivian Cox
- Cinematographer:
- Reginald H. Wyer
- Production:
- Facet Productions, London Independent Producers
- Status:
- Released
The Prisoner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as The Cardinal
Jack Hawkins
as The Interrogator
Wilfrid Lawson
as The Jailer
Kenneth Griffith
as The Secretary
Jeanette Sterke
as The Girl
Ronald Lewis
as The Guard
Raymond Huntley
as The General
Mark Dignam
as The Governor
Gerard Heinz
as The Doctor
Percy Herbert
as Soldier (uncredited)
Oscar Quitak
as Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Denis Shaw
as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Glenville, written by Bridget Boland, produced by Vivian Cox.
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The Prisoner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Prisoner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner online?
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The Prisoner (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prisoner?
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The main cast of The Prisoner (1955) includes Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith and Jeanette Sterke. The film was directed by Peter Glenville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prisoner released?
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The Prisoner was released on April 19, 1955 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Prisoner worth watching?
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The Prisoner (1955) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.