The Prisoner: Volume 1
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UPC: 733961-701364 (DVD)
Region Coding: Region 1
Production Year: 1967
Rating: NR
Running Time: 104 min.
DVD Release: 10/31/2000
Case Type: Keep Case
Video Formats: Full Frame 1.33:1
Disc Formats: Single Sided, Single Layered
SRP: $19.98
ARRIVAL

Awakening in his London home, the Prisoner finds a strange, new world outside his window. A beautiful village replaces his former city, betraying an elaborate hoax.

It won't be the only time things are not as they seem...

Taking his first cautious steps outside, the Prisoner is not aware he is being observed. Contact with the friently Village residents yields little information. Telephone calls and even taxi rides are local only.

Back in his room, the telephone rings with an invitation to the Green Dome for a meeting with Number Two. Questions will ve answered. Even more will arise ...

Behind-The-Scenes:

ARRIVAL not only sets the tone for the entire series, it brilliantly introduces The Village and the plight of the Prisoner. The opening episode invites the viewer into the mind of the Prisoner, providing the opportunity to think and not merely observe. With an extended introduction used only in this episode, Arrival is a feast for the eyes and ears. Watch for oddities like the electrician/gardener twins (clones?) and an amusing Village Map sequence in the General Store.

Episode Order Debate:

Anyone arguing that ARRIVAL doesn't belong first when viewing the series is unmutual!

Genres
Science Fiction
Drama
Television

Studios
ITC Entertainment Ltd.
Everyman Films Ltd.
A&E Home Video
Features
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Gallery
Interactive Games
Subtitles
English
Audio Tracks
English Dolby Digital Mono
Cast

1. Arrival
Patrick McGoohan as Number Six
Virginia Maskell as The Woman
Guy Doleman as Number Two
Paul Eddington as Cobb
George Baker as New Number Two
Angelo Muscat as The Butler
Barbara Yu Ling as Taxi Driver
Stephanie Randall as Maid
Jack Allen as Doctor
Fabia Drake as Welfare Worker
Denis Shaw as Shopkeeper
Oliver MacGreevy as Gardener/Electrician
Frederick Piper as Ex-Admiral
Patsy Smart as Waitress
Christopher Benjamin as Labour Exchange Manager
Peter Swanwick as Supervisor
David Garfield as Hospital Attendant
Peter Brace as 1st Guardian
Keith Peacock as 2nd Guardian
Crew

1. Arrival
Direction:
Don Chaffey: Director
Writing:
George Markstein: Writer
David Tomblin: Writer
Production:
David Tomblin: Producer
Patrick McGoohan: Executive Producer
Cinematography:
Brendan J. Stafford: Director of Photography
Film Editing:
Lee Doig: Film Editor
Sound:
Wilfred Thompson: Sound Editor
John Bramall: Sound
Art:
Jack Shampan: Art Director