Prisoners
Originally released in 1975. Prisoners is a drama/war film. directed by William H. Bushnell. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jesse Dizon, Peter Hooten, and Howard Hesseman
Synopsis
Melodrama set in South Vietnam in the 1960s. Krueger (Bramhall), a former infantry lieutenant, is imprisoned at Quai Dong, on the South China Sea, for refusing to fight. After a year at hard labor, he is told to use his Vietnamese language skills to question a Viet Cong suspect. The prisoner is drugged and tortured during the interrogation. Krueger eventually stops the torture by pretending that the prisoner has disclosed the location of a supply dump.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Williams Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prisoners about?
Melodrama set in South Vietnam in the 1960s. Krueger (Bramhall), a former infantry lieutenant, is imprisoned at Quai Dong, on the South China Sea, for refusing to fight. After a year at hard labor,...
Who directed Prisoners?
Prisoners was directed by William H. Bushnell.
How long is Prisoners?
Prisoners has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Prisoners released?
Prisoners was released on July 1, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prisoners?
The main cast of Prisoners includes Jesse Dizon, Peter Hooten, Howard Hesseman, Mark Bramhall, Mako.