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BBC Sunday-Night Play

The Prisoner (Season 4, Episode 21)
TV Episode | Drama

Not to be confused with the 1967 TV series of the same name (also starring Patrick McGoohan), this adaptation of Bridget Boland's 1954 stage play depicts the conflict between a Cardinal (allegedly inspired by real-life Hungarian Cardinal ...See moreNot to be confused with the 1967 TV series of the same name (also starring Patrick McGoohan), this adaptation of Bridget Boland's 1954 stage play depicts the conflict between a Cardinal (allegedly inspired by real-life Hungarian Cardinal Mindszenty) in an unnamed totalitarian state and the Interrogator who tries to force him into a public abjure of his religious convictions. Written by Giancarlo Cairella See less
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Director
Writers
Bridget Boland (play) | Ian Kennedy Martin (adaptation)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 24, 1963

Release date
Feb 24, 1963 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
1 win

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Patrick McGoohan
The Interrogator The Interrogator   See fewer
Alan Badel
The Prisoner The Prisoner   See fewer
Warren Mitchell
The Cell Warder The Cell Warder   See fewer
Gary Hope
The Secretary The Secretary   See fewer
Rex Robinson
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
Billy Cornelius
A Warder (as Bill Cornelius) A Warder (as Bill Cornelius)   See fewer
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