The Spanish Prisoner poster

The Spanish Prisoner( 1997)

TV-MADramaMysteryThriller
68%
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It's the oldest con in the book.

Overview

An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Steve Martin

      Jimmy Dell

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      Campbell Scott

      Joe Ross

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      Ben Gazzara

      Mr. Klein

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      Rebecca Pidgeon

      Susan Ricci

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      Ricky Jay

      George Lang

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      Felicity Huffman

      Pat McCune

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      David Pittu

      Resort Manager

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      J.J. Johnston

      Doorman

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      Ed O'Neill

      FBI Team Leader

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      Clark Gregg

      FBI Sniper

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      Tony Mamet

      FBI Agent Levy

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      Jack Wallace

      Sanitation Man

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      Jim Frangione

      Detective Luzzio

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      Lionel Mark Smith

      Detective Jones

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      Paul Butler

      Bookbinder

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      Charlotte Potok

      Bookstore Woman

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      Elliot Cuker

      Antique Car Dealer

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      Scott Zigler

      Car Dealer's Assistant

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      Jordan Lage

      Maitre d'

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      Jonathan Katz

      Lawyer

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      Steven Goldstein

      Lawyer

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      Isiah Whitlock Jr.

      Trooper

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      Charles Stransky

      Deckhand

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      Keiko Seiko

      United States Marshal

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      Takeo Matsushita

      United States Marshal

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Coco Sea

    8
    Written by Coco Sea on Thu Jan 04 2024
    This film captures you from start to finish, like the music! The lead actor is handsome; the pace is deceptive; the mystery is jazzy yet confounding; the cast's acting is done well; and our faith in the goodness in some stays alive through the end. This clever and entertaining film is a must see! The Spanish Prisoner was intelligently written and simply directed, a deception. The handsome and genuine Joe Ross --- naturally portrayed by the equally handsome Campbell Scott --- was your friend from the start. He is kind, easygoing, and neighborly. An inventor who trusts too easily, he is a loy...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    10000000.00

    Revenue

    13835130.00

    Keywords

    • confidence
    • invention
    • sister
    • con game
    • corporation
    • neo-noir
    • process