Ultimately, the Cardinal is "broken" not by lies, but by having his own uncertainties and past sins turned against him. The Prisoner (1955) - IMDb
Constant questioning and disrupted sleep/wake patterns to weaken the mind. The Prisoner (1955)1955
(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 Ultimately, the Cardinal is "broken" not by lies,
Use of blazing lights in the cell and solitary confinement. The Prisoner (1955)1955