Canned Laughter(1979)
Canned Laughter Synopsis
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
Canned Laughter (1979) is a comedy film directed by Geoffrey Sax, released on April 8, 1979 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Rowan Atkinson, Sue Holderness, Joan Scott and John J. Carney. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Geoffrey Sax
- Writers:
- Rowan Atkinson
- Producers:
- Humphrey Barclay
- Production:
- LWT
- Status:
- Released
Canned Laughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rowan Atkinson
as Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Sue Holderness
as Lorraine
- Joan Scott
Joan Scott
as Mrs. Nolan
- John J. Carney
John J. Carney
as Bus Conductor
- Harry Shacklock
Harry Shacklock
as Old Man
George Belbin
as Passenger
- George Romanov
George Romanov
as Foreigner
- Michael Staniforth
Michael Staniforth
as Sanders
Martin Wimbush
as Lloyd
Michael Brennan
as Security Guard
Alan Curtis
as Head Waiter
- Christopher Lillicrap
Christopher Lillicrap
as Waiter
Key crew
Directed by Geoffrey Sax, written by Rowan Atkinson, produced by Humphrey Barclay.
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Canned Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Canned Laughter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Canned Laughter online?
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Canned Laughter (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Canned Laughter?
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The main cast of Canned Laughter (1979) includes Rowan Atkinson, Sue Holderness, Joan Scott, John J. Carney and Harry Shacklock. The film was directed by Geoffrey Sax. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Canned Laughter released?
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Canned Laughter was released on April 8, 1979 and runs for 26m.
Is Canned Laughter worth watching?
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Canned Laughter (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.