The Prisoner (1955)1955 «2026»

(1955) is a stark, British psychological drama directed by Peter Glenville and based on a play by Bridget Boland . Set against the backdrop of the early Cold War , it depicts a grueling battle of wills between a Catholic Cardinal and his communist interrogator in an unnamed Eastern European country. Plot Summary

Probing for a "crack" in the Cardinal’s soul, eventually exploiting his pride and hidden self-loathing . The Prisoner (1955)1955