The Spanish Prisoner
"It's the oldest con in the book."
Originally released in 1997. The Spanish Prisoner is a drama/mystery film. directed by David Mamet.
Starring Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, and Ben Gazzara
Synopsis
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (302 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.8M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,835,130
Production Companies
- Sweetland Films
- Jean Doumanian Productions
- Magnolia Films
- Jasmine Productions Inc.
- Sony Pictures Classics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spanish Prisoner about?
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Who directed The Spanish Prisoner?
The Spanish Prisoner was directed by David Mamet.
How long is The Spanish Prisoner?
The Spanish Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Spanish Prisoner released?
The Spanish Prisoner was released on December 3, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spanish Prisoner?
The main cast of The Spanish Prisoner includes Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, Ben Gazzara, Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay.
Is The Spanish Prisoner worth watching?
The Spanish Prisoner has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 302 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.