Patrick McGoohan's 'Dangerman' was really the template for 'The Prisoner'. In 'Dangerman', McGoohan played a secret agent, John Drake, and the No. 6 character in 'The Prisoner' could be seen as a natural continuation of Drake's character.
'The Prisoner' was right for its time (the '60s), ... Read review
Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
Action/Adventure - Director: Peter Jackson - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Andy Serkis
Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 1977 - Action/Adventure - Director: Clint Eastwood - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring:Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, Bill McKinney
Advantages: One of the greatest TV shows ever made Disadvantages: None
Patrick McGoohan's 'Dangerman' was really the template for 'The Prisoner'. In 'Dangerman', McGoohan played a secret agent, John Drake, and the No. 6 character in 'The Prisoner' could be seen as a natural continuation of Drake's character.
'The Prisoner' was right for its time (the '60s), in an era of social unrest and dissatisfaction in the Western World. That said it has a timeless quality, encouraging us to think for ourselves. ...are sent to test the mettle of McGoohan's No. 6.
The best episode is probably when the tables are turned, in 'Hammer Into Anvil, on a blubbering No. 2, Patrick Cargill, who is worn down by No.6's sheer refusal to be dominated.
In 'The General' No. 6 wrecks a computer by asking it the most subversive word in the English language, "Why?" In 'Schizoid Man', No. 6 even forces his double to give in!
Patrick McGoohan's 'Dangerman' was really the template for 'The Prisoner'. In 'Dangerman', McGoohan played a secret agent, John Drake, and the No. 6 character in 'The Prisoner' could be seen as a natural continuation of Drake's character.
'The Prisoner' was right for its time (the '60s), in an era of social unrest and dissatisfaction in the Western World. That said it has a timeless quality, encouraging us to think for ourselves.
A succession of characters, called No. 2, are sent to test the mettle of McGoohan's No. 6.
The best episode is probably when the tables are turned, in 'Hammer Into Anvil, on a blubbering No. 2, Patrick Cargill, who is worn down by No.6's sheer refusal to be dominated.
In 'The General' No. 6 wrecks a computer by asking it the most subversive word in the English language, "Why?" In 'Schizoid Man', No. 6 even forces his double to give in!
Leo McKern, as a seemingly strong no. 2, also meets his match with No. 6, and their battle of wills over three episodes is a highlight.
The final episode, 'Fall Out', caused controversy with its mysterious ending as to who was No. 1, but it was apposite for the show.
The beautiful setting in the Italianite village in Portmeirion, Wales, the clever scripts, great acting, great cast, and assorted notable (either by beauty or acting clout - or both) female companions, made this one of the all-time great television programmes.
Advantages: The superb performances of Val Lehman, Sheila Florence and Fiona Spence Disadvantages: None
Well, let me tell you, since Fremantle have welcomingly began releasing the early episodes of "Prisoner Cell Block H" (episodes made between 1978-1979 - before I was even born!) I have become totally hooked all over again on this cult-classic Aussie soap, set in the fictious womens prison Wentworth Detention Centre.
The episodes on this lavishly and attractively packaged dvdboxset, are now over 30 years old. So has it aged well? Incredibly, in its own bizarre yet unique way, yes it has! The essence of the series still holds up, much of it flowing quite well for its age. This is not least due to some splendid acting from certain members of the cast that ignited the show into a red hot hit. Despite the popular myth that "Prisoner Cell Block H" is legendary for its bad acting, shoddy editing and wobbly sets (and at times this is all ...
Advantages: Action, drama, tension .. you name it! Disadvantages: None!
After the massive success of the first season, the second season of Prison Break first aired in the UK towards the end of 2006 on Channel 5, and the complete season 2 DVDboxset was released in August 2007. Created by Paul Scheuring, Season 2 follows on immediately after the brilliant finale of the excellent first season, and continues to surprise and excite as it somehow manages to eclipse the drama levels of the first season.
Following the escape from Fox River Penetentiary, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) and a number of other inmates including Sucre (Amaury Nolasco) and T-Bag (Robert Knepper), are now on the run in their bid for freedom. In close pursuit is FBI agent Alexander Mahone (William Fichtner), who must battle to contain the demons of his own past, in order to track down ...
Advantages: More action, New characters, New twists Disadvantages: Nothing (I can think of)
, plays the murdered brother. Played in the 2nd series by Jeff Perry, has also appeared in 'Nash Bridges', 'Cold Case', 'Grey's Anatomy' and more.
***SPECIAL EFFECTS***
There is a lot more action and a lot more special effects used in the second series.
It contains explosions and a lot of gun-shoot outs, as well as quite a bit of blood.
All special effects are done very well and look very real.
***AVALIABLE FOR PURCHASE***
Prison break season 2 is available to buy for about £44.99 from HMV and other good retailers. (Released 20-08-2007), Age 15.
Prison Break season 1 & 2 will be released as a boxset on 19-11-2007. You can pre-order this now from the HMV website.
***DVD SPECIAL FEATURES***
- Audio Commentaries
- Turning Dallas into America - Featurette
- Prison Break theme - Ferry Corsten Breakout Mix
- Easter Egg ...
Trailers - 1. Original Trailer for Each Episode, 2. Original Series Trailers, Biographies, Photo Gallery
Sound
Dolby Digital
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital English
DVD Description
THE PRISONER, the influential science-fiction television series, chronicles the adventures of a former government operative--known only as "Number 6" (Patrick McGoohan)--after he is imprisoned in an idyllic settlement filled with cameras following his every move. Number 6 is faced with the challenge of fighting to retain his identity along with his physical and mental strength while trying to find out where he is, who he can trust, and if there is a way to escape. Meanwhile the elusive and powerful Number 2 wishes to break the prisoner down, and his pursuit is relentless. This collection contains all 17 episodes of the TV series, plus an alternate U.S. preview release episode and a documentary.
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