The Spanish Prisoner
1997 · 110 min · Director: David Mamet
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Joe Ross has developed a process that will make his company a fortune. It will also make whoever has it a fortune, so the details are kept secret and secure. However, the executives at the company seem reluctant to commit to bonuses or royalties for Ross, so he starts looking at his options. He also has a new friend, the wealthy Jimmy Dell, and he is happy to give him advice on the matter.
Emotional fingerprint
The Spanish Prisoner (1997) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 35%, Confusion 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anxiety, Confusion, Tension. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Confusion and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Tension
- Confusion
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Tension | Confusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 34 % | 15 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 31 % | 29 % | 13 % | 8 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 33 % | 19 % | 13 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 38 % | 26 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Curiosity | 34 % | 35 % | 25 % | 18 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Curiosity | 34 % | 36 % | 26 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 39 % | 28 % | 18 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Curiosity | 40 % | 43 % | 32 % | 19 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 46 % | 47 % | 42 % | 22 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 51 % | 51 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 59 % | 53 % | 59 % | 23 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 64 % | 56 % | 64 % | 29 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 60 % | 67 % | 44 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 70 % | 57 % | 68 % | 45 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 38 % | 46 % | 20 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 54 % | 42 % | 53 % | 23 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 66 % | 50 % | 66 % | 30 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Tension | 66 % | 43 % | 62 % | 27 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Relief | 49 % | 26 % | 39 % | 18 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
FBI Agent Levy
Detective Luzzio
Bookstore Woman
Antique Car Dealer
Car Dealer's Assistant
Maitre d'
Details
- Directed by
- David Mamet
- Written by
- David Mamet
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1997
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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