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Prisoners (1975)

Movie ★ 8.0 88 min

Drama War

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.

William H. Bushnell Writer William H. Bushnell Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 1, 1975
Runtime
88 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0070562
Studio
Williams Films

Themes

Cast

Jesse Dizon The Prisoner Peter Hooten Peter Hooten Howard Hesseman Howard Hesseman Mark Bramhall Mark Bramhall Lt. Krueger Mako Mako Sgt. Nguyen Rob Reece

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Prisoners stars Jesse Dizon, Peter Hooten, Howard Hesseman, Mark Bramhall.
When was Prisoners released?
Prisoners is a 1975 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Prisoners?
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