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Critic Jake Hamilton
rated 8

David Mamet has really stumped us this time. This, his fifth film as writer-director, is his most mainstream work to date, but it also happens to be his cleverest, craftiest and most conniving.

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Cast & Crew

David Mamet
Director
David Mamet
Writer
Steve Martin
As Jimmy Dell
Ben Gazzara
As Mr. Klein
Campbell Scott
As Joe Ross
Clark Gregg
As FBI Sniper
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
As Trooper

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In this gripping thriller, a brilliant but naive scientist named Joe Ross invents a revolutionary process that could make his company rich beyond his wildest dreams. But when he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As he tries to uncover the truth and clear his name, Joe must navigate a complex web of lies and confront the darker side of human nature. With a cast of intriguing characters and a twisty plot that keeps you guessing until the very end, The Spanish Prisoner is a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Spanish Prisoner include Mulholland Drive, Primal Fear, The Game, Eyes Wide Shut, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable.

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The Spanish Prisoner was released in theaters on May 15, 1998.