The Spanish Prisoner
“It's the oldest con in the book.”
Synopsis
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Spanish Prisoner - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-27
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Jimmy Dell
Campbell Scott
Joe Ross
Ben Gazzara
Mr. Klein
Rebecca Pidgeon
Susan Ricci
Ricky Jay
George Lang
Felicity Huffman
Pat McCune
David Pittu
Resort Manager
J.J. Johnston
Doorman
Ed O'Neill
FBI Team Leader
Clark Gregg
FBI Sniper
Tony Mamet
FBI Agent Levy
Jack Wallace
Sanitation Man
Jim Frangione
Detective Luzzio
Lionel Mark Smith
Detective Jones
Paul Butler
Bookbinder
Charlotte Potok
Bookstore Woman
Elliot Cuker
Antique Car Dealer
Scott Zigler
Car Dealer's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.38x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mamet
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mamet
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Spanish Prisoner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.8M
- Production Studios
- Sweetland Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Films, Jasmine Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mamet
David Mamet
Carter Burwell
Gabriel Beristain
Barbara Tulliver
Jean Doumanian, J.E. Beaucaire, Letty Aronson
Department Leadership Roster
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
David Mamet
Writer
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
David Mamet
Director
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Jean Doumanian
Producer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Tim Galvin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Spanish Prisoner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spanish Prisoner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spanish Prisoner about?
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Who directed The Spanish Prisoner?
The Spanish Prisoner was directed by David Mamet.
Who stars in The Spanish Prisoner?
The principal cast of The Spanish Prisoner includes Steve Martin, Campbell Scott, Ben Gazzara, Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay.
When was The Spanish Prisoner released and how long is it?
The Spanish Prisoner was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Spanish Prisoner?
The Spanish Prisoner had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $13.8M at the worldwide box office (1.38 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Spanish Prisoner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spanish Prisoner was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spanish Prisoner?
The Spanish Prisoner holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).