Prisoners
Synopsis
Melodrama set in South Vietnam in the 1960s. Krueger (Bramhall), a former infantry lieutenant, is imprisoned at Quai Dong, on the South China Sea, for refusing to fight. After a year at hard labor, he is told to use his Vietnamese language skills to question a Viet Cong suspect. The prisoner is drugged and tortured during the interrogation. Krueger eventually stops the torture by pretending that the prisoner has disclosed the location of a supply dump.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Bushnell
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Bushnell
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Prisoners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Williams Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Bushnell
William H. Bushnell
Ronald Stein
John Seig
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Bushnell
Director
William H. Bushnell
Writer
John Seig
Producer
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Scott Bushnell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoners about?
Melodrama set in South Vietnam in the 1960s. Krueger (Bramhall), a former infantry lieutenant, is imprisoned at Quai Dong, on the South China Sea, for refusing to fight. After a year at hard labor, he is told to use his Vietnamese language skills to question a Viet Cong suspect. The prisoner is drugged and tortured during the interrogation. Krueger eventually stops the torture by pretending that the prisoner has disclosed the location of a supply dump.
Who directed Prisoners?
Prisoners was directed by William H. Bushnell.
Who stars in Prisoners?
The principal cast of Prisoners includes Jesse Dizon, Peter Hooten, Howard Hesseman, Mark Bramhall, Mako.
When was Prisoners released and how long is it?
Prisoners was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoners was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoners?
Prisoners holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).