

The Prisoner
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1955-04-19 • 1h 35m
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.
- Directors
- Peter Glenville
- Writters
- Bridget Boland
- Editors
- Bridget Boland, Frederick Wilson

The Prisoner
Visit website1955-04-19 • 1h 35m
7.2/10 • 20
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.
- Directors
- Peter Glenville
- Writters
- Bridget Boland
- Editors
- Bridget Boland, Frederick Wilson
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