prisoner A prisoner (also known as an inmate or detainee) is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison. ...

is someone incarcerated in a prison, jail or similar facility. Prisoner(s) or The Prisoner(s) may also refer to:

Literature

* ''La Prisonnière'' (''The Prisoner''), the fifth volume of Marcel Proust's novel '' In Search of Lost Time'' * ''The Prisoner'', a 1916 novel by Alice Brown * ''The Prisoner'', the alternate English title of ''Les Louves'', a 1956 French novel by

Boileau-Narcejac Boileau-Narcejac is the pen name used by the prolific French crime-writing duo of Pierre Boileau (28 April 1906 – 16 January 1989) and Pierre Ayraud, aka Thomas Narcejac (3 July 1908 – 7 June 1998). Their successful collaboration produced 43 ...

* ''The Prisoner'', the fifth novel in the ''

Henderson's Boys ''Henderson's Boys'' is a series of young adult spy novels written by the English author Robert Muchamore. The series follows Charles Henderson, the creator of the fictitious CHERUB organisation. The novels are set between 1940 and 1945, during ...

'' series by Robert Muchamore * "The Prisoner", a short story found in ''

The Soft Voice of the Serpent ''The Soft Voice of the Serpent and Other Stories'' is the second short story collection by the South African writer Nadine Gordimer, and her first to be published outside South Africa. It was published on May 23, 1952, by Simon & Schuster in the ...

'' by South African author Nadine Gordimer * ''The Prisoner'', a work based on the 1960s television series, by

Thomas M. Disch Thomas Michael Disch (February 2, 1940 – July 4, 2008) was an American science fiction author and poet. He won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book – previously called "Best Non-Fiction Book" – in 1999, and he had two other Hugo nomination ...

* ''The Prisoner'', the first volume in the "Kent Family Saga" by

Karyn Monk Karyn Monk is a Canadian author of historical romance novels. Her books have appeared on the ''USA Today'' Bestseller List, and have won numerous awards. Biography Personal life Monk is the fourth child of John and Lorraine (Spurrell) Monk. B ...

* "The Prisoner", a 1956 short story by

Christopher Anvil Christopher Anvil (March 11, 1925 – November 30, 2009) is a pseudonym used by American author Harry Christopher Crosby. Biography and work Crosby was born in Norwich, Connecticut, the only child of Harry Clifton Crosby and Rose Glasbrenner. ...

Theatre, film, and television

Theatre

* ''The Prisoner'', English title of ''

Il prigioniero ''Il prigioniero'' (''The Prisoner'') is an opera (originally a radio opera) in a prologue and one act, with music and libretto by Luigi Dallapiccola. The opera was first broadcast by the Italian radio station RAI on 1 December 1949. The work is ba ...

'', an Italian opera by Luigi Dallapiccola * ''The Prisoners'', English title of ''

Captivi ''Captivi'' is a Latin play by the early Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. The title has been translated as ''The Captives'' or ''The Prisoners'', and the plot focuses on slavery and prisoners of war. Although the play contains much bro ...

'', a Latin play by Titus Maccius Plautus * ''The Prisoners'' (play), a Caroline-era stage play by Thomas Killigrew

Film

* ''The Prisoner'' (1920 film), a German silent drama film * ''The Prisoner'' (1923 film), featuring Boris Karloff * ''Prisoners'' (1929 film), an early talking film * ''The Prisoner'' (1949 film), a German film * ''The Prisoner'' (1955 film), starring Sir Alec Guinness * ''The Prisoner'' (1963 film), an Australian TV play * ''

Island of Fire ''Island of Fire'' () is a 1990 Taiwanese- Hong Kong action film directed by Kevin Chu, and starring Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Tou Chung-hua. The film was shot in Taiwan and the Philippines in 42 days from 5 Apr ...

'', a 1991 Hong Kong film starring Jackie Chan also known as ''The Prisoner'' * ''Prisoners'' (1982 film), an unreleased US–New Zealand drama film * ''The Prisoner'' (2013 film), a short film * ''Prisoners'' (2013 film), an American thriller film * '' The Prisoner or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair'', a 2007 documentary

TV

* ''

The Prisoner ''The Prisoner'' is a 1967 British television series about an unnamed British intelligence agent who is abducted and imprisoned in a mysterious coastal village, where his captors designate him as Number Six and try to find out why he abruptl ...

'', a 1967–68 UK television series starring Patrick McGoohan ** ''The Prisoner'' (video game), a 1980 computer game based upon the series ** ''The Prisoner'' (2009 miniseries), a remake of the 1967 series starring Sir Ian McKellen * ''Prisoner'' (TV series), an Australian soap opera that ran from 1979 to 1986, also known as ''Prisoner: Cell Block H'' in the UK and the USA and ''Caged Women'' in Canada * "Prisoner" (''Law & Order: Criminal Intent''), a 2005 episode of ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' * "Prisoners" (''Gotham''), an episode of ''Gotham'' * "Prisoners" (''Stargate SG-1''), an episode of ''Stargate SG-1'' * "The Prisoners" (''The Walking Dead'') * " Chapter 6: The Prisoner", 2019 episode of ''The Mandalorian''

Music

The Prisoners (band) The Prisoners were a British garage rock band formed in 1980 in Rochester, Kent, England. Their 1960s garage sound made them a regular live fixture in London's underground "psychedelic revival" and "mod revival" scene of the early 1980s, as ...

, British band

Albums

* ''Prisoners'' (album), a 2012 album by Canadian metal band The Agonist * ''Prisoner'' (Cher album), 1979 * ''The Prisoner'' (album), a 1969 album by Herbie Hancock * ''Prisoner'' (The Jezabels album), 2011 * ''Prisoner'' (Ryan Adams album), 2017

Songs

* "Prisoner" (311 song), 1997 * "Prisoner" (Dokken song), 1988 * "The Prisoner" (Howard Jones song), 1989 * "Prisoner" (Jeffree Star song) * "Prisoner" (The Weeknd song) featuring Lana Del Rey, 2015 * "Prisoner" (Miley Cyrus song) featuring Dua Lipa, 2020 * "Prisoner" (Dance Gavin Dance song), 2020 * "Prisoner" (Love Theme from ''Eyes of Laura Mars''), by Barbra Streisand from the 1978 film * "The Prisoner", by The Clash released on ''

Black Market Clash ''Super Black Market Clash'' is a 1993 compilation album released by the English punk rock band The Clash. It contains B-sides and rare tracks not available on the group's regular studio albums. The album is an expanded repackaging of the 1980 r ...

'' * "The Prisoner", by England Dan & John Ford Coley from ''

Nights Are Forever ''Nights Are Forever'' is the fourth album by the pop rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. It was the pair's breakthrough album. " I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" became one of their biggest hits, peaking at #2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 1 ...

'' * "The Prisoner", by Iron Maiden from '' The Number of the Beast'' * "Prisoners", by John Denver from ''

Rocky Mountain High "Rocky Mountain High" is a folk rock song written by John Denver and Mike Taylor and is one of the two official state songs of Colorado. Recorded by Denver in 1972 it is the title track of the 1972 album '' Rocky Mountain High'' and rose to No. ...

'' * "The Prisoner", by Roger Daltrey from ''

One of the Boys ''One of the Boys'' is the second studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released on June 17, 2008, by Capitol Records. She collaborated with producers Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Dave Stewart, Max Martin, and Ted Bruner among others, on ...

'' * "Prisoner", by Ryan Adams from ''

Prisoner A prisoner (also known as an inmate or detainee) is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison. ...

'' * "Prisoner", by Steve Angello from '' Wild Youth'' * "The Prisoner", by Tears For Fears from ''

The Hurting ''The Hurting'' is the debut studio album by British new wave band Tears for Fears, released on 7 March 1983. The album peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in its second week of release, and was certified Gold by the BPI within three weeks o ...

'' * "Prisoner", by The Jezabels from ''

'' * "Prisoners", by The Vapors from the Canadian release of '' New Clear Days''

Other uses

* ''The Prisoners'' (painting), an 1883 painting by Polish painter Jacek Malczewski * The Prisoners (Goya), a series of three etchings by Francisco Goya * "The Prisoner", a ring name of professional wrestler

Kevin Wacholz Kevin Patrick Wacholz (born April 17, 1958) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1992 under the ring name Nailz. He is also known for his appearances wit ...

* ''The Prisoner'' (video game), 1980