RIP The Prisoner

[TxStHorn]

Patrick McGoohan, who some may remember as King Edward Longshanks in "Braveheart," died.

For those that have never seen his old television series, "The Prisoner," you really missed out.

"I am not a number! I am a free man!!"

 

[bevo barry]

Didn't I read somewhere that a "Prisoner" movie or mini-series was in pre-production?The Prisoner was one of the best TV series ever, hands down. It was a summer replacement series as I recall. Maybe only 14(?) episodes. The only one I did not like was the very last one.

Also, Secret Agent Man was another entertaining summer replacement series that PM starred in.

Number 6: Where am I?
Number 2: In the Village.
Number 6: What do you want?
Number 2: We want information.
Number 6: Whose side are you on?
Number 2: That would be telling. We want information... information... information.
Number 6: You won't get it.
Number 2: By hook or by crook, we will.
Number 6: Who are you?
Number 2: The new Number 2.
Number 6: Who is Number 1?
Number 2: You are Number 6.
Number 6: I am not a number, I am a free man!

 

[TxStHorn]

There's been talk for years of one.

Chris Nolan (Batman Begins, Momento) was reported back in '06 as being on board as director. Haven't heard much since.

ITV is reported as currently remaking The Prisoner in conjunction with American cable channel AMC. It is due to air in November.

Link

 

[RomaVicta]

He was good in Ice Station Zebra, too. Also a good foil for Columbo back in the day.

RIP Patrick

 

[youknow]

The trouble with Scotland is that it's full of Scots.

RIP

 

[youknow]

The Link

The Prisoner on imdb.

 

[GigoloJoe]

Very fine actor. He was also in "Silver Streak", a fun movie.

 

[71grad]

An excellent actor with an outstanding list of TV and movie roles.

 

[djimaplon]

Iron Maiden!