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1 June 1968 (USA)
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Tagline:
No Man Is Just A Number.
Plot:
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape. full summary
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1 nomination
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(68 articles)
Thoughts on the finale of AMC's 'The Prisoner'
(From Hitfix. 18 November 2009, 10:48 AM, PST)
DVD Review: The Prisoner: The Complete Series Megaset
(From QuietEarth. 17 November 2009, 2:14 PM, PST)
(From Hitfix. 18 November 2009, 10:48 AM, PST)
DVD Review: The Prisoner: The Complete Series Megaset
(From QuietEarth. 17 November 2009, 2:14 PM, PST)
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Absolutely essential viewing!
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 32) | Patrick McGoohan | ... | Number Six / ... (17 episodes, 1967-1968) |
 | George Markstein | ... | Man behind desk in title sequence (15 episodes, 1967-1968) |
| Angelo Muscat | ... | The Butler (14 episodes, 1967-1968) |
| Peter Swanwick | ... | Supervisor (8 episodes, 1967-1968) |
| Fenella Fielding | ... | Loudspeaker Announcer / ... (7 episodes, 1967) |
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50 min (17 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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McGoohan also starred in an earlier TV film entitled "ITV Sunday Night Drama: The Prisoner" (1963), which, while unrelated to this TV series, shared more than a few similarities with it.
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Revealing mistakes: It was not always possible to mask the existence of civilization near Portmeirion, Wales, where much of the series was filmed. In several episodes neighboring towns and farms can be glimpsed. However, it should be noted the exact size of The Village is never specifically indicated, and there are numerous episodes that indicate it is significantly larger than the core settlement. Occasionally the Welsh flag can just about be glimpsed on the Village flag pole too.
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Spoofed in "The Simpsons: The Computer Wore Menace Shoes (#12.6)" (2000)
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Freedom of the City
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'The Prisoner' is one of those things that inspires either absolute devotion or utter confusion. There are no halfway reactions to this TV series. Many consider it to be the most imaginative and original TV show ever, and I'm inclined to agree with them. Nothing until 'Twin Peaks' came close to competing with it. However unlike 'Twin Peaks', 'The Prisoner' knew when to stop. There is hardly a bad episode in the whole series, and the final show is perfect. Patrick McGoohan will always have an important place in not only television history, but pop culture as a whole, from his involvement with this stunning and unforgettable show. To me it gets better and better as the years go by. If you haven't ever seen it make sure you do so! You don't know what you're missing!