
The Prisoner (1967)
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David Tomblin — Producer
Episodes 17
A preliminary edit of the first episode, "Arrival", was broadcast by accident on one PBS station in the 1970s. Although the original negative of this edit has been lost, a videotape copy was discovered and released on DVD in 2002. Among the major differences from the officially broadcast version:
* Different theme music and differently edited opening credits (same as the alternate version of "Chimes of Big Ben.")
* Slight differences in the sequence where No. 6 wakes up in the Village for the first time.
* A longer version of the sequence where No. 6 tours The Village by taxi.
* When Rover is introduced, it does not kill a villager as it does in the televised version.
* Longer version of the sequence where No. 6's radio-controlled helicopter returns to the Village.
* Different closing credits, ending with an image of Earth and the universe turning into the pennyfarthing bicycle logo. Also, Wilfred Josephs is credited as musical director.
Read MorePre-edit version of Chimes of Big Ben.
Was reported to have aired in Canada.
Different closing sequence.
Read MoreInterview with original series production manager Bernie Williams. In this discussion, Bernie reveals man behind-the-scenes facts and observations, as well as what it was like to work with the elusive Patrick McGoohan.
Read MoreSince its initial Broadcast in 1967, The Prisoner has been considered THE cult series of all time. It has continued to broaden its fan base, has spawned an Appreciation Society but still remains much of a mystery in relation to its meanings & controversial ending. Thus US produced documentary attempts to explain some of the background & symbols of this landmark series
Read More"We want information". Ever since The Prisoner escaped, fans have not only searched for the series' meanings, but also for original props & collectables. This featurette includes interviews with serious Prisoner collectors who exhibit some of their prized memorabilia.
Read MoreIn this featurette music editor Eric Mival discusses his role behind the scenes in making THE PRISONER and provides a unique look at the Music Bible for the show.
Read MorePeter Wyngarde pays tribute to THE PRISONER in this unique cross between an interview and a comedy sketch.
Read MoreAs a cost saving, the daily rushes for The Prisoner were printed in black & white. To check the colour and exposure, the camera operator and director of photography were given a strip of colour film, onto which a single frame from each chosen take was printed. As well as giving a guide to colour, the surviving strips have given a unique glimpse into the day's work each strip represents.
Many of the 200 images in this gallery depict well known scenes and familiar stock shots, but also included are many never before seen shots and angles, along with a few very rare deleted scenes, accompanies by script extracts.
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This exclusive feature-length documentary is the definitive look at the production of THE PRISONER, told by those involved in its creation. It includes a combination of archive and newly-filmed interview with nearly 400 people, including Annette Andre, Bernard Williams, David Tomblin, Derren Nesbitt, Peter Wyngarde, Anton Rodgers, Michael Grade, George Baker and Peter Bowles.
Read MoreThis is the 6th episode from the 12th season of 'The Simpsons'. The episode features Patrick McGoohan as Number Six, the main character from The Prisoner.
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Blu-Ray featurette using split-screen to demonstrate the scale of restoration required for this episode.
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Blu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Arrival", "The Chimes Of Big Ben", "A, B, and C", "Free For All" and "The Schizoid Man" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.
Read MoreBlu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "The General", "Many Happpy Returns", "Dance Of The Dead", "Checkmate" and "Hammer Into Anvil" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.
Read MoreBlu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "It's Your Funeral", "A Change Of Mind", "Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling", "Living In Harmoney" and "The Girl Who Was Death" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.
Read MoreBlu-Ray Special Feature. This stills gallery for the episodes "Once Upon A Time" and "Fall Out" features original music cues written for the series by Ron Grainer, Wilfred Josephs, Albert Elms and Robert Farnon and have been sourced from archive masters.
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The Prisoner (Alternate Trailer)
Uses Alternate narrator.
Read MoreThe Chimes of Big Ben
A new Number 8 named Nadia arrives in The Village, and together Number 6 and she plot their escape.
Read MoreA., B. and C.
Number 2 believes that Number 6 resigned because he was going to sell out. Using dream manipulation, Number 2 tries to determine which one of three possible candidates Number 6 was dealing with.
Read MoreFree for All
Number 6 runs for the office of Number 2.
Read MoreThe Schizoid Man
Number Six wakes up with a new identity. Now he's Number Twelve. Worse, Number Two asks him to impersonate someone--Number Six. But the new Number Six is more like him than he is.
Read MoreThe General
An instant learning process becomes the Village's latest fad, but Number 6 is sure that Number 2 is using it as a brain washing tool.
Read MoreMany Happy Returns
Number 6 wakes up to find the Village totally deserted.
Read MoreDance of the Dead
Number 6 comes across a body that has washed ashore with a radio. After sending the body back out to sea, he tries to use the radio to get rescued.
Read MoreHammer into Anvil
Number 6 vows revenge and goes after a sadistic Number 2 after he drives a fellow village resident to her death.
Read MoreIt's Your Funeral
Number Six hears of an assassination plot against Number Two, but it's the new Number Two doing all the plotting against the retiring Number Two.
Read MoreA Change of Mind
After a brawl Number 6 is declared "unmutual" and is made to think that he has undergone "instant social treatment."
Read MoreDo Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling
With his mind transferred to another body, Number 6 wakes up in his London flat and can't convince his colleagues who he is. He takes off to Austria to find the one man who can help him, the person Number 2 wants him to find.
Read MoreLiving in Harmony
Number 6 finds himself in the middle of a wild west version of his imprisonment.
Read MoreThe Girl Who Was Death
Back in London, Number 6 is trying to track down a crazed scientist who is protected by his homicidal daughter.
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time
Because all other attempts to break Number 6 have failed, Number 2 decides to engage him in a game where one of them will end up dead.
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