The Laughing Prisoner(1987)
The Laughing Prisoner Synopsis
A successful television presenter decides to quit at the height of his stardom. Abducted from his apartment, he is brought to the village...
The Laughing Prisoner (1987) is a tv movie and comedy film directed by Geoff Wonfor, released on April 3, 1987 with a runtime of 41m. It stars Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland and Hugh Laurie. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Geoff Wonfor
- Writers:
- Hugh Laurie, Jools Holland, Rowland Rivron
- Production:
- Tyne Tees Television
- Status:
- Released
The Laughing Prisoner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terence Alexander
as Head of Channel 4
Stephen Fry
as No. 2
Jools Holland
as No. 7
Hugh Laurie
as Assistant
Patrick McGoohan
as Number Six
Key crew
Directed by Geoff Wonfor, written by Hugh Laurie, Jools Holland and Rowland Rivron.
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The Laughing Prisoner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Laughing Prisoner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Laughing Prisoner online?
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Who stars in The Laughing Prisoner?
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The main cast of The Laughing Prisoner (1987) includes Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie and Patrick McGoohan. The film was directed by Geoff Wonfor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Laughing Prisoner released?
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The Laughing Prisoner was released on April 3, 1987 and runs for 41m.
Is The Laughing Prisoner worth watching?
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The Laughing Prisoner (1987) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.