The Spanish Prisoner · LeviOsa

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The Spanish Prisoner · LeviOsa

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1997·PG

It's the oldest con in the book.

DramaMysteryThriller1h 50m

🍅89%

🍅

89%

Tomatometer

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80%

Popcornmeter

6.8

TMDB

Storyline

An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorDavid Mamet

ReleasedDec 3, 1997

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$13.8M

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Sweetland Films

Jean Doumanian ProductionsMagnolia FilmsJasmine Productions Inc.

Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Jimmy Dell

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Joe Ross

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Mr. Klein

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon

Susan Ricci

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

George Lang

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Pat McCune

David Pittu

David Pittu

Resort Manager

J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

Doorman

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

FBI Team Leader

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

FBI Sniper

Tony Mamet

FBI Agent Levy

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Sanitation Man

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

9 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“The Spanish Prisoner delivers just what fans of writer-director David Mamet expect: a smart, solidly constructed drama that keeps viewers guessing... and entertained along the way.”

89% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Mike Clark

RTUSA TodayJan 9, 2018

There are enough twists and grown-up intrigue to keep one asking, "Hey, what's going on here?"

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Leonard Klady

RTVarietyNov 20, 2008

David Mamet has a penchant for sleight-of-hand thrillers, and The Spanish Prisoner is his craftiest to date.

A

Andrew Sarris

RTObserverApr 27, 2007

The Spanish Prisoner shares with Glengarry Glen Ross a vision of life as a cosmic con game in which the victimizers feed the fantasies of the victims.

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Wesley Lovell

RTCinema SightOct 5, 2023

“The Spanish Prisoner” is the kind of film that makes you glad you went...

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Information

Title

The Spanish Prisoner

Released

Dec 3, 1997

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 50m

Status

Released

Studios

Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions

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