The Prisoner

(series)
Drama / Mystery / Sci-fi
UK, (1967–1968), 14 h 10 min (Length: 50 min)

Creators:

Patrick McGoohan

Cinematography:

Brendan J. Stafford

Composer:

Wilfred Josephs

Cast:

Patrick McGoohan, Fenella Fielding, Leo McKern, Paul Eddington, George Pravda, Nadia Gray, Finlay Currie, Donald Sinden, George Coulouris, Guy Doleman (more)
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Episodes(17)

Plots(1)

Though it ran for a mere 17 episodes, the sci-fi spy drama The Prisoner is one of television's biggest cult hits. The brainchild of star Patrick McGoohan, the series followed the adventures of No. 6 (McGoohan), a former secret agent who is being held captive in a highly secured village, the location of which remains a mystery throughout the series. This groundbreaking and innovative show reached an unfortunate end as TV bosses got cold feet following low ratings and increasingly strange story lines. But McGoohan himself took control and steered the show to an ending that continues to cause great debate among The Prisoner's faithful fans. (Network)

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