Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: A&E
EAN: 0733961758580
Format: Box set
Label: A&E Home Video
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 10
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-07-25
Running Time: 884
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1968-06-01

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Summary: "Information, we want information"
Comment: In it's time the least successful of Sir Lew Grade's many tv series, it has ultimately become the most legendary and syndicated of them all. Despite the short nature, it airs constantly (generally on PBS stations in the U.S.). Was No. 6 John Drake? Some say yes. I tend to agree with that notion. MacGoohan successfully explores the strength of the individual in a cookie-cutter world where independence is crushed and conformity encouraged. Nothing has been seen like it either before or since. People either love this show or hate -- particularly the really bizaare finale.

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Summary: A Groundbreaking Series that has Never been Equalled
Comment: A lot has been written about this series so I can't add a lot more. I came across this series 10 years ago and was immediately hooked. The writing, the concept, the acting, have all stood the test of time. It is an allegory of man's struggle to maintain his individualism in a society that rewards conformity. But even if you don't care for the underlying the message the episodes are sharply written, inventive, and stand alone as entertaining TV.
As a fan of the show, the last two episodes still annoy me but it is a testament to the other episodes that I can overlook that and still say this is one of the top ten TV series that was ever on TV.

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Summary: 40 years on and still excellent
Comment: I saw The Prisoner in 1968 and loved it. Unfortunately we didn't have a video recorder then (!) so I waited. And waited. Now we have the entire series, restored to near-perfection, and it wears extremely well: no cars to date it, no fashion to speak of, just The Village garb, even the dialog is timeless. And - I had forgotten - surprisingly sharp and funny at time. But can't watch just one episode a week ... (Treat yourself to the Village font too - it's free)

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Summary: Cult Series of my Childhood
Comment: This series always fascinated me. All the many years since they got broadcasted in Switzerland for the first time I never quite forgot it.

To possess the whole set means an old dream has come true. To find so many fan sites in the Internet doubles the fun.

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Summary: If You're Not A Number...you'll love this CLASSIC series
Comment: Well..when I was a boy (back in 1969-1970)I used to watch every week The Prisoner....here in BRAZIL... and I love these glamourous and thrillin' episodes from the very start......Do you remember THE ROVER??? I've been searching for years for someone put on the street this series in a good and easy to understand (for me!!) portuguese subtitles......but none of I wished the most happened...now I can watch ALL 17 episodes in a box set (40th Anniversary....time flies so quickly!!) Thanks AMAZON!!!
And I'll watch every episode with my 13 years son......by the way my son's name is PATRICK can I tell more????? Go now and buy this gem..it's a must have!!!!

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Editorial Reviews:

Though it ran for a mere 17 episodes the British sci-fi spy drama THE PRISONER is one of television's biggest cult hits. The brainchild of star Patrick McGoohan the series followed the adventures of No. 6 (McGoohan) a former secret agent who is being held captive in a highly secured village the location of which remains a mystery throughout the series. This groundbreaking and innovative show reached an unfortunate end when British TV bosses got cold feet following low ratings and increasingly strange story lines. But McGoohan himself took control and steered the show to an ending that continues to cause great debate among THE PRISONER's faithful fans. This release includes the entire series of the show.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 733961758580 Manufacturer No: AAE-75858