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...Prisoner is psychological torture but well worth seeing; because Alec Guinness portrays this crucifixion of modern man. One of the outstanding films of the year, at the Exeter...
This kind of story-telling is a touchy business. Though some of the early psychology is somewhat obscure, the evolving, tortuous effects upon the Prisoner, played by Alec Guinness, are uncommonly convincing. Probing into his subject's mind, which he must capture, the Interrogator is cooly restrained. At last he uncovers weakness: the noble cleric, believing pride to be his own defense, is in truth a very humble man. The twisted confession is extorted. But the lesson is the Interrogator's, who, in the torture sessions, has realized his moral foundering and come to love the Prisoner...
...first attempt at directing a movie, Peter Glenville is adept at sustaining tension. He directed Alec Guinness in the London stage success of The Prisoner, and he fully develops all its dramatic implications on film...
...Alec Guinness knows his part as well as Glenville. He exudes the peace of soul and mind, the penetrating wit, adaptability and humility which his role demands. Scarcely ever before has death seemed so glad a prospect as when Guinness faces his God. The performance is the triumph of his career...
Afternoon Film Festival (Wed. 3 p.m., ABC). Alec Guinness...