The Prisoner (1955)

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.

Directing:
  • Peter Glenville

Writing:
  • Bridget Boland

Stars:
Release Date: 1955-04-19
themoviedb icon 7.2/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 95

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