The Prisoner
1989, Zulu. Directed by Tonie van der Merwe.
While on a camping trip, three teenage brothers go from being the hunted to the hunters in an effort to snare and catch a dangerous thief.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Zulu
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 15 June 1989
- Original title
- Isiboshwa
- Country
- South Africa
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The Prisoner runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Prisoner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prisoner?
If you liked The Prisoner, try Kill Shot, Legacy, Gladiator Underground.
Who directed The Prisoner?
The Prisoner (1989) was directed by Tonie van der Merwe and stars Innocent Gumede, Hector Manthanda, Joseph Mhlongo.