Category: Live-Action
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The Prisoner Is A 17-Episode British Television Series Broadcast In The UK From 29 September 1967 To 1 February 1968. Starring And Co-Created By Patrick McGoohan, It Combined Spy Fiction With Elements Of Science Fiction, Allegory, And Psychological Drama.
The Series Follows A British Former Secret Agent Who Is Held Prisoner In A Mysterious Seaside Village Where His Captors Try To Find Out Why He Abruptly Resigned From His Job.
Although Sold As A Thriller In The Mould Of McGoohan's Previous Series, "Danger Man" (Called "Secret Agent" In Its U.S. Release), The Show's Combination Of 1960s Countercultural Themes And Surreal Setting Had A Far-Reaching Effect On Science Fiction/Fantasy Programming, And On Popular Culture In General.
A Six-Part Miniseries Remake, In Cooperation With British Broadcaster ITV, Began Airing The USA Cable Channel AMC On November 15, 2009. American Actor James Caviezel Will Star In The Role Of Number 6, With Ian McKellen Taking On The Role Of Number 2 In All Six Episodes.
Additionally, Christopher Nolan Has Been Widely Reported To Be Considering A Film Version.