The Spanish Prisoner

"It's the oldest con in the book."

May 15 1998 PG 1h 50m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.

Plot

Joe Ross has developed a process that will make his company a fortune. It will also make whoever has it a fortune, so the details are kept secret and secure. However, the executives at the company seem reluctant to commit to bonuses or royalties for Ross, so he starts looking at his options. He also has a new friend, the wealthy Jimmy Dell, and he is happy to give him advice on the matter.

Written by

David Mamet

Directed by

David Mamet

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Jasmine Productions Inc., Magnolia Films, Jean Doumanian Productions, Sweetland Films

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
26,578
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA