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68% Critic Match
The Spanish Prisoner
“It's the oldest con in the book.”
6.8 / 10• 1997• 1h 50m•PG• English
DramaMysteryThriller
Storyline
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Cast & Crew
Steve Martin
Jimmy Dell
Lead
Campbell Scott
Joe Ross
Ben Gazzara
Mr. Klein
Rebecca Pidgeon
Susan Ricci
Ricky Jay
George Lang
Felicity Huffman
Pat McCune
David Pittu
Resort Manager
J.J. Johnston
Doorman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Mamet's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Spanish Prisoner is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
