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*The Prisoner* is a 1955 British psychological drama film directed by Peter Glenville and starring Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins. The film is set in an unnamed totalitarian state where a cardinal has been imprisoned on false charges of treason. It focuses on the psychological interrogation and battle of wills between the imprisoned clergyman and his state interrogator. The story explores themes of political oppression, faith, and the abuse of state power without relying on physical violence.
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Who starred in the 1955 film 'The Prisoner'?
The film stars Alec Guinness in the lead role of a Cardinal who is imprisoned by a totalitarian state. The movie is a tense psychological drama directed by Peter Glenville.
What is the plot of 'The Prisoner' (1955)?
The film follows a Cardinal who is interrogated by a state official, played by Jack Hawkins, for treason. The psychological battle focuses on the interrogator's attempt to break the clergyman's will.
Did 'The Prisoner' (1955) win any BAFTA Awards?
The film was nominated for five BAFTA awards, including Best British Film and Best Actor for Alec Guinness. However, it did not take home the top prizes that year.
Was 'The Prisoner' (1955) based on a play?
No, it was an original screenplay written by Bridget Boland. It stands apart from the later, unrelated 1960s British television series 'The Prisoner' starring Patrick McGoohan.
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