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Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) Movie Reviews
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Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
It doesn't really matter whether Dell came from the plane or not. The point is that one can't make assumptions about people, which is one focus of the film. The other, which the scene demonstrates, is that David Mamet's characters are overly...read the complete Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
A hotshot inventor has found a way to make the corporation he works for millions, but he fears that he will not be fully compensated for all of the good things he brings to the company. During a business trip he meets a wealthy entreprenuer who befriends...read the complete Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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Box Office Magazine
It's an interesting combination: The minimalism of David Mamet and the high anxiety of Alfred Hitchcock. Although the late master of suspense made no actual contribution to "The Spanish Prisoner," the living Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright clearly has...read the complete Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) review at Box Office Magazine
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Needcoffee.com - Movie Review
All is not what it seems in this new film from David Mamet. It seems like a can't lose. In this, Joseph Ross (Scott) has created The Process which is going to revolutionize his company and make them oodles of bucks. But the thriller bit is that...read the complete Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) review at Needcoffee.com - Movie Review
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Jersey Film Society - review
This is the story of a confidence trick - but who is tricking whom? Campbell Scott plays Joe, a young scientist who, having invented an immensely valuable new process, suspects his employers are planning to rob him of his just reward. Jimmy (Steve Martin...read the complete Spanish Prisoner, The (1997) review at Jersey Film Society - review
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