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1967

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Starring	Patrick McGoohan
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television

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THE PRISONER, the influential science-fiction television series, chronicles the adventures of a former government operative--known only as "Number 6" (Patrick McGoohan)--after he is imprisoned in an idyllic settlement filled with cameras following his every move. Number 6 is faced with the challenge of fighting to retain his identity along with his physical and mental strength while trying to find out where he is, who he can trust, and if there is a way to escape. Meanwhile the elusive and powerful Number 2 wishes to break the prisoner down, and his pursuit is relentless. This collection contains all 17 episodes of the TV series, plus an alternate U.S. preview release episode and a documentary.

Starring	Patrick McGoohan
Run time	DVD: 16 hrs Blu-ray: 14 hrs 10 mins
Certificate
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television
Language	DVD: English Blu-ray: English
Released	Production year: 1967 To Rent: DVD: Unavailable for rental Blu-ray: Unavailable for rental

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  Bizarre and brilliant.
  
  The prisoner first shown in 1968 and again in it’s entirety at the end of 1982 by channel 4 in the U.K was one of the most talked about and controversial ... read more »
  
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  The Prisoner - My Review
  
  For me The Prisoner was a mysterious concept that I was introduced to by the mighty Iron Maiden. To my great shame I have never seen it sequentially or ... read more »
  
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  Classic
  
  Classic from its era. Slick and stylish. Has not lost its charm
  
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  Why I like it ........ I really don't know!
  
  Brilliantly written a classic mix of suspense and conspiracy. This made way for many current fav's. Bourne series certainly have taken ideas from this ... read more »
  
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Nolan drops The Prisoner
- 19 Aug 2009
Batman Begins moviemaker Christopher Nolan has abandoned plans to direct a new big screen adaptation of cult TV series The Prisoner. Nolan had signed up to turn the 1968 show - which starred Patrick McGoohan - into a big budget blockbuster, but he has now quit the production amid rumours he is planning to start work on his third Batman movie early. Nolan's departure has thrown The Prisoner into jeopardy - producer Barry Mendel admits they might not get the green light for the project until... Read more

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  THE PRISONER, the influential science-fiction television series, chronicles the adventures of a former government operative--known only as "Number 6" (Patrick McGoohan)--after he is imprisoned in an idyllic settlement filled with cameras following his every move. Number 6 is faced with the ...