The Prisoner (1955)★ 6.8/10

Not Rated · GB · 95 min · April 19, 1955

Drama

A Cardinal, a hero of resistance, endures brutal interrogation with unshakable resolve, refusing to confess his supposed treason. As his tormentor's methods fail, the interrogator finds himself unexpectedly moved by pity for indomitable.

Original title

The Prisoner

Storyline

A Cardinal is arrested for treason against the state. As a Prince of his church, he's a popular hero of this people for his resistance against the Nazis during the war, and his resistance after his country again fell to another totalitarian conqueror. In prison, his interrogator is determined to get a confession of guilt from the strong-willed man, and thus destroy his power over his people. The verbal and psychological battles are gripping and powerful, not even the increasing pressures put upon the Cardinal can force him to weaken, not even solitary confinement, continuous blazing light in his cell, sleeplessness, efforts to persuade him he is going mad. And yet, in the deepening conflict, the superbly indomitable prisoner creates a tremendous pity on his tormentor.

Rating

6.8 / 10 · 1,273

Companies

London Independent Producers, Facet Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Film, Kamera, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video

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