The Spanish Prisoner
It's the oldest con in the book.
An inventor of a secret process suddenly finds himself alone as both his friends and the corporation he works for turn against him.
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Overall Score: 80%
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Stylish albeit flawed.
The title says it all: some characters are going to run a Spanish Prisoner; it being the early archetype of the Nigerian prince scam, as described in the 19th century by French criminologist (and criminal) Vidocq (yes, he actually existed).
The setup is usually more interesting as the pay-off, but in this case, the latter is creative. This one is a psychological thriller, not a flashy heist flick, which won't be to everyone's taste.
Martin is quite able of carrying a non-comedic role here; the rest of the cast is adequate, although, to my opinion, the dialogues sound a tad contrived, as does the plot, on occasion. Especially the main character, he seems lacking in either common sense or basic survival instinct.
Of note, a (short) appearance by Ed O'Neill, fresh off Married With Children.
Alas, the cinematography lacks a strong tonal direction, and costumes & sets seem stuck in hesitation between contemporary and post-war.
As for ideology, this is from the before time, so, none.
Overall enjoyable if somewhat stiff.
Created: 06-13-2026
