The Prisoner (1955)1955 99%

In the aftermath of World War II, a popular Cardinal (Alec Guinness)—celebrated for his resistance against the Nazis—is arrested by the new totalitarian communist regime on charges of high treason. His interrogator (Jack Hawkins), a former associate from the anti-Nazi resistance, is tasked with extracting a public confession to destroy the Cardinal's influence over the people.

Probing for a "crack" in the Cardinal’s soul, eventually exploiting his pride and hidden self-loathing . The Prisoner (1955)1955

Constant questioning and disrupted sleep/wake patterns to weaken the mind. In the aftermath of World War II, a