(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
The interrogator avoids physical torture, knowing the Cardinal's legendary indomitability. Instead, he employs psychological warfare: The Prisoner (1955)1955
Constant questioning and disrupted sleep/wake patterns to weaken the mind. (1955) is a stark, British psychological drama directed