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The Prisoner

7.219551h 35mUMovieDrama

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…

DirectorPeter Glenville
WriterBridget Boland
ProducersSydney Box·Vivian Cox

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Cast · Directed by Peter Glenville

AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
The Cardinal
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
The Interrogator
WLWilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
The Jailer
KGKenneth Griffith
Kenneth Griffith
The Secretary
JSJeanette Sterke
Jeanette Sterke
The Girl
RLRonald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
The Guard
RHRaymond Huntley
Raymond Huntley
The General
MDMark Dignam
Mark Dignam
The Governor
GHGerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz
The Doctor
PHPercy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Soldier (uncredited)
OQOscar Quitak
Oscar Quitak
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
DSDenis Shaw
Denis Shaw
Plainclothesman (uncredited)

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The Prisoner — streaming FAQ

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The Prisoner isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Prisoner on Netflix?

No, The Prisoner is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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The Prisoner isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.