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The Spanish Prisoner [Region 2] | ![The Spanish Prisoner [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZJrZYMdvL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: David Mamet
Actors: Steve Martin, Ben Gazzara, Campbell Scott, Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay
Category: DVD
Buy New: $24.99
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Rating:  147 reviews
Sales Rank: 128247
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060002831359
ASIN: B00009KOYB
Theatrical Release Date: April 3, 1998
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Campbell Scott plays a green young technocrat who invents a secret and highly successful high-tech process that, it appears, most of the free world would like to get their hands on. His own company may not be dealing with him fairly, and competitors are lurking around every street corner and kiddie carousel in New York (not to mention Caribbean hideaways) hoping to steal, cajole, or trick him out of the formula. The plot is as full of switchbacks as a mountain highway, and the delights are in watching it unfold around Scott, who is not so much of a naif that he doesn't catch on that not only his formula, but his life, are in dire danger. Steve Martin is consummately assured--and scary as hell--as a wealthy big shot determined to come out on top. David Mamet's script is refreshingly free from his trademark mannerisms; it's his most satisfying film since 1987's House of Games. --Anne Hurley
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| Customer Reviews: Read 142 more reviews...
 Best Movie Ever June 24, 2009
Robert L. Mace (Saudi Arabia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw this movie several years ago and it has something unique about it. It is the best study of human behavior I have ever seen. This is my third copy. If you've ever worked for a highly political environment where there was a lot of money at stake, this is the movie that you must see. I've worked for dot coms for years and this became my bible of human behavior and deception. Steve Martin plays a villain and is brilliant. I have played one scene over and over. For veteran dot com'ers and they all get a copy. Watch Steve Martin's explanation of why employers treat their best and brightest so incredibly badly. The truth in the monologue can be applied to relationships and work to give true clarity behind why people do what they do.
 The Spanish Prisoner June 15, 2009
Denise Monroe (New Jersey)
Good drama. I love stories about con men and wanted this in my collection. It was good to see Steve Martin in a serious role and Campbell Scott (son of George C)in what may have been his first role.
 Could Have Used A Bit More Spark But Still Pretty Good May 28, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"A thinking person's film" - that's one label for this movie which basically starred unknown actors. Campbell Scott plays the lead. I read where one well-known critic labeled his acting as "wooden," but I didn't find that. He was okay, as was the female lead, Rebecca Pigeon.
Both played very low-key characters. Pidegon has an interesting face and was new on the film scene when this came. She's made a couple of films since that are recognizable but I can't say the same for Scott. Also making smaller appearances here are "name" players, Steve Martin and Ben Gazzara. Of course, they're on the cover of the DVD, which is a bit misleading.
The story is about an elaborate con job perpetrated on Scott. The problem with it is that it gets too confusing in the last half hour. Despite that, I still found this movie intriguing, even though it may not be one I would watch more than once, possibly twice. There's an "edge" or something that's missing here, to make this a more entertaining film. Yet, there are a lot of reviews here on Amazon and so a lot of folks must have liked this.
trust no one September 8, 2008
Moira (Detroit, Michigan)
If you enjoy movies about bone-deep lies and deception, where you do not know until the very end what really happened (and even then you have some lingering doubts), then you will love this movie. The acting is top-notch and the writing terrific: every line of dialogue is significant, but, of course, you don't know why until much later.
If you liked The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition), Nine Queens, The Usual Suspects (Special Editon) or Diabolique (Criterion Collection Spine #35), this one is for you.
Just when you think you have it all figured out... October 12, 2007
C. Tracy
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
About a third of the way into "The Spanish Prisoner," I was beating my head on the sofa and my husband considered turning the movie off. But I am tenacious and wanted to hear it out.
I'm glad I did because there was a smart twist towards the end and you have to look beyond what is obviously going on to figure it out before it happens.
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