The Spanish Prisoner

The Spanish Prisoner

It's the oldest con in the book.

1997•1h 50m•6.8/10

DramaMysteryThriller

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.8/10(309)

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

Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films, Jasmine Productions Inc., Sony Pictures Classics

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Jimmy Dell

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Joe Ross

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Mr. Klein

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon

Susan Ricci

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

George Lang

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Pat McCune

David Pittu

David Pittu

Resort Manager

J.J. Johnston

J.J. Johnston

Doorman

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

FBI Team Leader

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

FBI Sniper

Tony Mamet

FBI Agent Levy

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Sanitation Man

Jim Frangione

Detective Luzzio

Lionel Mark Smith

Lionel Mark Smith

Detective Jones

Paul Butler

Paul Butler

Bookbinder

Charlotte Potok

Bookstore Woman

Elliot Cuker

Elliot Cuker

Antique Car Dealer

Scott Zigler

Car Dealer's Assistant

Jordan Lage

Jordan Lage

Maitre d'

Jonathan Katz

Jonathan Katz

Lawyer

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