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The Prisoner (1967)

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The Prisoner

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    In the title sequence, Number Six (as he will soon be designated), slaps down an envelope on a man's desk. It reads, "Private - Personal. By Hand."

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  • How many seasons does The Prisoner have?
    1 season
  • How many episodes does The Prisoner have?
    17 episodes
  • When did The Prisoner premiere?
    June 1, 1968
  • When did The Prisoner end?
    August 17, 1968
  • How long are episodes of The Prisoner?
    1 hour
  • What is the IMDb rating of The Prisoner?
    8.5 out of 10
  • Who stars in The Prisoner?
    Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, and Peter Swanwick
  • Who created The Prisoner?
    Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein
  • Who wrote The Prisoner?
    Patrick McGoohan, Kenneth Griffith, David Tomblin, George Markstein, Frank Maher, Terence Feely, Lewis Greifer, Roger Woddis, Anthony Skene, Gerald Kelsey, and others
  • Who directed The Prisoner?
    Patrick McGoohan, Don Chaffey, David Tomblin, Robert Asher, Pat Jackson, and Peter Graham Scott
  • Who was the producer of The Prisoner?
    David Tomblin
  • Who was the composer for The Prisoner?
    Robert Farnon and Wilfred Josephs
  • Who was the executive producer of The Prisoner?
    Patrick McGoohan
  • Who was the cinematographer for The Prisoner?
    Brendan J. Stafford
  • What is the plot of The Prisoner?
    A former secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is actually a bizarre prison. He refuses to give his warders information while attempting to escape.
  • Who are the characters in The Prisoner?
    Bo Peep, Number Six, 'A', 'B', Cobb, Colonel J., Dutton, Engadine, Fotheringay, Man behind desk in title sequence, and others
  • What is the The Prisoner theme song?
    "Main Title Theme"
  • What genre is The Prisoner?
    Drama, Mystery, and Sci-Fi
  • How many awards has The Prisoner won?
    1 award
  • How many awards has The Prisoner been nominated for?
    2 nominations

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