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The Spanish Prisoner

The Spanish Prisoner

It's the oldest con in the book.

19976.81h 50m

Overview

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

Directed by David Mamet
Written by David Mamet
Produced by Jean Doumanian
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $13.8M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

confidenceinventionsistercon gamecorporationneo-noirprocess

About The Spanish Prisoner

The Spanish Prisoner is a drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of confidence, invention, sister, con game, corporation, neo-noir. Directed by David Mamet, it stars Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, Ben Gazzara. An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

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