A 1983 interview with Patrick McGoohan, co-creator of The Prisoner, reveals his thoughts on the series that has intrigued audiences since the late 1960s.
“'In My Mind', is a feature documentary made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'The Prisoner' written and directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Chris Rodley.”
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A 1983 interview with Patrick McGoohan, co-creator of The Prisoner, reveals his thoughts on the series that has intrigued audiences since the late 1960s.
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In 1983, Chris Rodley traveled to California to interview Patrick McGoohan, the co-creator and lead actor of The Prisoner, for a Channel 4 documentary. The interview took place in an empty house in Laurel Canyon before moving to Santa Monica at McGoohan's request. In My Mind revisits this encounter, featuring previously unseen footage and insights from McGoohan's daughter, Catherine, as well as other key figures involved in the series. The film reflects on the challenges of capturing McGoohan's vision for the iconic show, which first aired in the late 1960s.
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Why Watch
- See Patrick McGoohan's rare insights on The Prisoner
- Find out why McGoohan hated the original Channel 4 documentary
- Meet key figures like Lew Grade and David Tomblin
Did You Know
- Patrick McGoohan gave very few interviews about The Prisoner since 1968.
- The documentary premiered at Portmeirion, the filming location, in 2017.
- Chris Rodley interviewed McGoohan in 1983 for a Channel 4 documentary.
- The Channel 4 program Six Into One – The Prisoner File has never been repeated since 1984.
- McGoohan's daughter, Catherine, provides insights into her father's work.
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Who directed the documentary In My Mind?
Chris Rodley directed the documentary In My Mind.
When was In My Mind released on Blu-ray Disc?
In My Mind was released on Blu-ray Disc on 30 October 2017.
What was the purpose of the documentary In My Mind?
In My Mind was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Prisoner TV series.
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