The Prisoner (1967)
The Prisoner is a 1967 drama series created by Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein. It stars Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat and Peter Swanwick.
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
Quick answers
What is The Prisoner about?
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
When was The Prisoner released?
The Prisoner was released on 29 September 1967.
How many episodes does The Prisoner have?
The Prisoner has 17 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Prisoner?
The Prisoner was created by Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein.
Where can I watch The Prisoner?
The Prisoner is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Prisoner
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Patrick McGoohan as Number Six
- Angelo Muscat as Le majordome
- Peter Swanwick as The Supervisor
- Fenella Fielding as Loudspeaker Announcer
- Leo McKern as Former Number Two
- Christopher Benjamin as Potter
- Grace Arnold as Number Thirty Six
- Colin Gordon as Number Two
- Alexis Kanner as Number Forty Eight / The Kid
- Denis Shaw as Shopkeeper
- John Cazabon as Umbrella Man
- Patsy Smart as Waitress
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