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The Prisoner

The Prisoner

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The Prisoner

"No man is just a number."

1967- 1968

1 Seasons

17 Episodes

7.7(219 votes)

Ended

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Mystery

Overview

After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.

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ITC Entertainment

Episodes

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Number Six

Creative team

Created by: Patrick McGoohan
George Markstein
Produced by: Patrick McGoohan
David Tomblin

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