The Man Who Laughs(1966)
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If you liked "Scaramouche" you'll love "The Man Who Laughs"
The Man Who Laughs Synopsis
This loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic shifts the story to Italy and back in time, with the deformed protagonist meeting Lucrezia Borgia instead of Queen Anne. Also, Gwynplaine is renamed Angelo (Jean Sorel) with his disfigurement represented by a single broad slash across his mouth, crude yet convincing. The story (not credited to Hugo) is a swashbuckler pitting the disfigured acrobat against the henchmen of the Borgias.
The Man Who Laughs (1966) is a drama and adventure film directed by Sergio Corbucci, released on August 20, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jean Sorel, Lisa Gastoni, Ilaria Occhini and Edmund Purdom. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergio Corbucci
- Writers:
- Victor Hugo, Sergio Corbucci, Luca Ronconi
- Producers:
- Joseph Fryd
- Cinematographer:
- Enzo Barboni
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sanson Film, Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Laughs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Sorel
as Angelo Bello / Astorre Manfredi
Lisa Gastoni
as Lucrezia Borgia
Ilaria Occhini
as Dea
Edmund Purdom
as Cesare Borgia
Gino Pernice
as Galeazzo
Ferdinando Poggi
as Umberto
Linda Sini
as Margherita
Gianni Musy
as Paolo Orsini
Nino Vingelli
as Ursus
- Livia Contardi
Livia Contardi
Pierre Clémenti
as Orsini's Partisan
Adriano Cornelli
as Archimedes the Dwarf
Key crew
Directed by Sergio Corbucci, written by Victor Hugo, Sergio Corbucci and Luca Ronconi, produced by Joseph Fryd.
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The Man Who Laughs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 8 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 (1966) is available to stream on The Film Club Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man Who Laughs?
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The main cast of The Man Who Laughs (1966) includes Jean Sorel, Lisa Gastoni, Ilaria Occhini, Edmund Purdom and Gino Pernice. The film was directed by Sergio Corbucci. 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 August 20, 1966 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?
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The Man Who Laughs (1966) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.