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The Spanish Prisoner 1997

“It's the oldest con in the book.”

Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
David Mamet
Networks
Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 PG DramaMysteryThriller Released
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What is The Spanish Prisoner?

The Spanish Prisoner is a 1997 drama, mystery, and thriller film directed in the neo-noir style. It follows an employee and inventor of a lucrative secret process who is tempted to betray it, only to find himself suddenly isolated as both his friends and his employing corporation turn against him.

Type
Film
Year
1997
Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Release date
Dec 3, 1997
Studios
Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~110 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films

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The Spanish Prisoner is a 1997 drama, mystery, and thriller film directed in the neo-noir style. It follows an employee and inventor of a lucrative secret process who is tempted to betray it, only to find himself suddenly isolated as both his friends and his employing corporation turn against him.

The film features notable performances, including a calculatingly menacing turn by Martin that contrasts with Scott's image. Distributed with a PG rating and running for one hour and fifty minutes, it offers a suspenseful cinematic experience centered around classic confidence game elements.

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Should you watch it?

“An inventor finds himself alone as both friends and his corporation turn against him.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a tense plot about a lucrative secret process.
  • Showcases a neo-noir narrative involving betrayal and corporate intrigue.
  • Includes performances contrasting an enigmatic character with a corporate employee.
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  • It deals with complex themes of corporate betrayal that may require close attention.

Watch it if you enjoy neo-noir thrillers about corporate intrigue and betrayal.

The film maintains a dramatic, mysterious, and thrilling tone over its duration of one hour and fifty minutes.

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Is The Spanish Prisoner worth watching?

Yes, it is a 1997 neo-noir thriller featuring compelling drama, mystery, and notable performances.

What is the runtime of The Spanish Prisoner?

The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

What genre is The Spanish Prisoner?

It is classified as a drama, mystery, and thriller film.

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