Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60053 in DVD
• Released on: 2000-08-14
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Full Screen, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 200 minutes

Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Mono English
Dolby Digital Mono
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Episode Trailers
View Original Artwork Publicity Card
Number Two Section

Synopsis
THE PRISONER, the influential cult classic science-fiction British television series, chronicles the adventures of a former government operative -- known only as "Number 6" (McGoohan) -- after he is imprisoned in an idyllic settlement filled with cameras following his every move. Number 6 is faced with the challenge of fighting to retain his identity along with his physical and mental strength while trying to find out where he is, who he can trust, and if there is a way to escape. Meanwhile the elusive and powerful Number 2 wishes to break the prisoner down, and his pursuit is relentless. This collection contains the episodes "The Schizoid Man," "The General," "Many Happy Returns," and "Dance of the Dead."

Customer Reviews

A mixed bag...but still unmissable.
The Prisoner was, at times, brilliant. At other times, less so. This is reflected in this DVD containing two fantastic episodes, 1 average episode and 1 dreadful episode.

First off : "The Schizoid Man" which is, quite probably, the best of the 17 stories. The Prisoner wakes up to discover that he is no longer Number 6. Our hero is now Number 12 and is sporting a moustache and black hair. He's apparently in the village to confuse the "Real Number 6" (who looks just like him...minus the moustache and black hair)...Confused? Er, you will be. This is baffling but quite brilliant. After 20 minutes, you're placed in the same confusion as the protagonist : who is who?. Later episodes would alienate the audience, but this holds just the right amount of mystery to be gripping stuff. Jaw-dropping TV...Rating 5/5

"The General" is the show in statement mode, and here the target is the education system. Unfortunately, it's all rather dull and, barring a great final scene, is almost forgettable...Rating 3/5

"Many Happy Returns" is, too put it blunty, absurd. Number 6 wakes up in a deserted village and immediately makes a break for London. The ending is frustratingly brilliant and makes no sense whatsoever, but this stands out as one of the best episodes. Also worth noting is the fact that half an hour passes before anyone utters a word...Rating : 4/5

In contrast, "Dance of the Dead" is boring. Number 6 discovers a dead body on the beach...leading to unstartling results. Considering this was one of the original batch to be written, this is all the more disappoiting...Rating : 1/5

So, there you have it. As DVD's of "The Prisoner" go, this one has a good hit ratio.