Probing for a "crack" in the Cardinal’s soul, eventually exploiting his pride and hidden self-loathing .
Constant questioning and disrupted sleep/wake patterns to weaken the mind. The Prisoner (1955)1955
Ultimately, the Cardinal is "broken" not by lies, but by having his own uncertainties and past sins turned against him. The Prisoner (1955) - IMDb Probing for a "crack" in the Cardinal’s soul,
The interrogator avoids physical torture, knowing the Cardinal's legendary indomitability. Instead, he employs psychological warfare: knowing the Cardinal's legendary indomitability. Instead
(1955) is a stark, British psychological drama directed by Peter Glenville and based on a play by Bridget Boland . Set against the backdrop of the early Cold War , it depicts a grueling battle of wills between a Catholic Cardinal and his communist interrogator in an unnamed Eastern European country. Plot Summary