The Prisoner 1955
The Prisoner ★★★ 1955
Gritty drama about a Cardinal imprisoned in a Soviet bloc country as his captors attempt to break his determination not to be used as a propaganda tool. Interactions between the prisoner and his interogator are riveting. Based on the real-life experiences of Cardinal Mindszenty, a Hungarian activist during and after WWII. 91m/B VHS, DVD . GB Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Raymond Huntley, Wilfred Lawson; D: Peter Glenville.
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