The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
It's the oldest con in the book.
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Director: David Mamet
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 3, 1997
Cast
- Steve Martin - Jimmy Dell
- Campbell Scott - Joe Ross
- Ben Gazzara - Mr. Klein
- Rebecca Pidgeon - Susan Ricci
- Ricky Jay - George Lang
- Felicity Huffman - Pat McCune
- David Pittu - Resort Manager
- J.J. Johnston - Doorman
- Ed O'Neill - FBI Team Leader
- Clark Gregg - FBI Sniper
Screenplay
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Gabriel Beristain
Editing: Barbara Tulliver
Production: Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films, Jasmine Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
confidence, invention, sister, con game, corporation, neo-noir, process
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spanish Prisoner about?
- An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
- Who directed The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner was directed by David Mamet.
- Who stars in The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner stars Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, Ben Gazzara, Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay, Felicity Huffman.
- How long is The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Spanish Prisoner?
- The Spanish Prisoner had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Spanish Prisoner gross?
- The Spanish Prisoner grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was The Spanish Prisoner produced?
- The Spanish Prisoner was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Spanish Prisoner?
- The themes of The Spanish Prisoner include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.