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The Prisoner

The Prisoner (1955) - Where to Watch

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72

Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Prisoner' right now, here are some important things to know about the Facet Productions, London Independent Producers drama flick. The Prisoner starring Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min. The release date of the movie is December 11th, 1955. is informed by verified

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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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'The Prisoner' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 11th, 1955
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting March 2nd, 2004 - Buy The Prisoner DVD