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The Spanish Prisoner
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The Spanish Prisoner

1997-12-03 · 110 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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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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 MartinSteve MartinJimmy Dell
Campbell ScottCampbell ScottJoe Ross
Ben GazzaraBen GazzaraMr. Klein
Rebecca PidgeonRebecca PidgeonSusan Ricci
Ricky JayRicky JayGeorge Lang
Felicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanPat McCune
David PittuDavid PittuResort Manager
J.J. JohnstonJ.J. JohnstonDoorman
Ed O'NeillEd O'NeillFBI Team Leader
Clark GreggClark GreggFBI Sniper
Tony MametFBI Agent Levy
Jack WallaceJack WallaceSanitation Man
Jim FrangioneDetective Luzzio
Lionel Mark SmithLionel Mark SmithDetective Jones
Paul ButlerPaul ButlerBookbinder
Charlotte PotokBookstore Woman
Elliot CukerElliot CukerAntique Car Dealer
Scott ZiglerCar Dealer's Assistant
Jordan LageJordan LageMaitre d'
Jonathan KatzJonathan KatzLawyer

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