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Catalog/Drama/The Prisoner
The Prisoner poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.9 / 100
1955·Drama·1h 31m

THE PRISONER

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.

Above the Line
Peter Glenville·DirectorBridget Boland·WriterReginald H. Wyer·Director of PhotographyBenjamin Frankel·MusicFrederick Wilson·Editor
Cast
Alec Guinness·The CardinalJack Hawkins·The InterrogatorWilfrid Lawson·The JailerKenneth Griffith·The SecretaryJeanette Sterke·The GirlRonald Lewis·The GuardRaymond Huntley·The GeneralMark Dignam·The GovernorGerard Heinz·The DoctorPercy Herbert·Soldier (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 3
Peter Glenville·DirectorDenis O'Dell·Assistant DirectorPhyllis Crocker·Continuity
Writing· 1
Bridget Boland·Writer
Camera· 1
Reginald H. Wyer·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frederick Wilson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Benjamin Frankel·Music
Art & Design· 3
John Hawkesworth·Art DirectionJulie Harris·Costume DesignW.T. Partleton·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Sydney Box·Executive ProducerVivian Cox·ProducerDouglas Peirce·Production Manager
By the Numbers
70.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#CC0000
Mood
Mysterious, Enigmatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image features a minimalist illustration on a black background. A man's head and upper torso are depicted in silhouette, with his right hand raised to his f”

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Key Elements
Man's HeadMan's HandSuit JacketRed BadgeNumber 6
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
9/10
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