The Man Who Laughs(2012)
L'homme qui rit
The Man Who Laughs Synopsis
During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.
The Man Who Laughs (2012) is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, released on December 26, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin, Emmanuelle Seigner and Christa Théret. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Améris
- Writers:
- Guillaume Laurant, Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Améris
- Producers:
- Thomas Anargyros, Edouard de Vésinne, Marc Jenny
- Cinematographer:
- Gérard Simon
- Composer:
- Stéphane Moucha
- Production:
- DD Productions, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, EuropaCorp, Okko Production, Hérodiade
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Laughs (2012) Trailer
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The Man Who Laughs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Ursus
Marc-André Grondin
as Gwynplaine
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Josiane
Christa Théret
as Déa
Arben Bajraktaraj
as Hardquanone
Serge Merlin
as Barkilphedro
Christèle Tual
as Clémence
Swann Arlaud
as Sylvain
Fanie Zanini
as Déa - enfant
- Romain Morelli
Romain Morelli
as Gwynplaine - enfant
Josef Bradna
as Le Bossu
Pierre Peyrichout
as Homme de cour
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, written by Guillaume Laurant, Guillaume Laurant and Jean-Pierre Améris, produced by Thomas Anargyros, Edouard de Vésinne and Marc Jenny.
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The Man Who Laughs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 89 ratings.
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The Man Who Laughs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Laughs online?
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The Man Who Laughs (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Fetch TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Who Laughs?
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The main cast of The Man Who Laughs (2012) includes Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Christa Théret and Arben Bajraktaraj. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Laughs released?
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The Man Who Laughs was released on December 26, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?
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The Man Who Laughs (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Who Laughs?
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