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The Spanish Prisoner(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-12-03
68%
302 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
It's the oldest con in the book.
Overview:
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $10,000,000.00
Revenue: $13,835,130.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Sweetland Films
Magnolia Films
Jasmine Productions Inc.
Movie: The Spanish Prisoner
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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