

The Spanish Prisoner
1997-12-03 · 110 min · ★ 6.8
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
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Production details
- Directors
- David Mamet
- Production companies
- Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films, Jasmine Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 13,835,130
Top Cast
Steve MartinJimmy Dell
Campbell ScottJoe Ross
Ben GazzaraMr. Klein
Rebecca PidgeonSusan Ricci
Ricky JayGeorge Lang
Felicity HuffmanPat McCune
David PittuResort Manager
J.J. JohnstonDoorman
Ed O'NeillFBI Team Leader
Clark GreggFBI Sniper
Jack WallaceSanitation Man
Lionel Mark SmithDetective Jones
Paul ButlerBookbinder
Elliot CukerAntique Car Dealer
Jordan LageMaitre d'
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