The Spanish Prisoner

Dec 3, 1997

1h 50m

★ 6.8

It's the oldest con in the book.

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

Sweetland Films

Jean Doumanian Productions

Magnolia Films

Jasmine Productions Inc.

Sony Pictures Classics

The Spanish Prisoner Trailers

Cast

Jimmy Dell

Steve Martin

Joe Ross

Campbell Scott

Mr. Klein

Ben Gazzara

Susan Ricci

Rebecca Pidgeon

George Lang

Ricky Jay

Pat McCune

Felicity Huffman

Resort Manager

David Pittu

Doorman

J.J. Johnston

FBI Team Leader

Ed O'Neill

FBI Sniper

Clark Gregg

FBI Agent Levy

Tony Mamet

Sanitation Man

Jack Wallace

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