The Spanish Prisoner 1997

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
3%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
16%
Splat

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

Steve Martin

as Jimmy Dell

Campbell Scott

as Joe Ross

Ben Gazzara

as Mr. Klein

Rebecca Pidgeon

as Susan Ricci

Ricky Jay

as George Lang

Felicity Huffman

as Pat McCune

David Pittu

as Resort Manager

J.J. Johnston

as Doorman

Ed O'Neill

as FBI Team Leader

Clark Gregg

as FBI Sniper

Director:

David Mamet

Writer:

David Mamet

Genres:

Drama,Mystery,Thriller

Release Date:

1997 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Spanish Prisoner

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Steve Martin

as Jimmy Dell

Campbell Scott

as Joe Ross

Ben Gazzara

as Mr. Klein

Rebecca Pidgeon

as Susan Ricci

Ricky Jay

as George Lang

Felicity Huffman

as Pat McCune

David Pittu

as Resort Manager

J.J. Johnston

as Doorman

Ed O'Neill

as FBI Team Leader

Clark Gregg

as FBI Sniper

Tony Mamet

as FBI Agent Levy

Jack Wallace

as Sanitation Man

Jim Frangione

as Detective Luzzio

Lionel Mark Smith

as Detective Jones

Paul Butler

as Bookbinder

Charlotte Potok

as Bookstore Woman

Elliot Cuker

as Antique Car Dealer

Scott Zigler

as Car Dealer's Assistant

Jordan Lage

as Maitre d'

Jonathan Katz

as Lawyer

Steven Goldstein

as Lawyer

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

as Trooper

Charles Stransky

as Deckhand

Keiko Seiko

as United States Marshal

Takeo Matsushita

as United States Marshal

Richard L. Friedman

as Businessman

Jerry Graff

as Businessman

G. Roy Levin

as Businessman

Christopher Kaldor

as Dell's Bodyguard

Mike Robinson

as Security Person (as Michael Robinson)

Emily Weisberg

as Secretary

Stephanie Ross

as Receptionist

Allen Soule

as Fingerprint Technician

Mary B. McCann

as Policewoman

Gustave Johnson

as Property Clerk

Jeremy Geidt

as Timid Man

Neil Pepe

as Airport Security

Thomas Downey

as Detective Walsh (uncredited)

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