The Laughing Man(1966)
Der lachende Mann - Bekenntnisse eines Mörders
Confessions Of A Murderer
The Laughing Man Synopsis
Posing as West German journalists, East German documentary filmmakers Heynowski and Scheumann pay a visit to the notorious Nazi-turned-mercenary Siegfried “Kongo” Müller, pump him with booze, and get him to talk about his life and war campaigns in Africa.
The Laughing Man (1966) is a documentary film directed by Gerhard Scheumann, released on February 9, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Siegfried Müller and Hermann Herlinghaus. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerhard Scheumann
- Writers:
- Walter Heynowski, Gerhard Scheumann
- Producers:
- Jochen Stoff
- Production:
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Laughing Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Gerhard Scheumann, written by Walter Heynowski and Gerhard Scheumann, produced by Jochen Stoff.
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The Laughing Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Laughing Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Laughing Man?
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The main cast of The Laughing Man (1966) includes Siegfried Müller and Hermann Herlinghaus. The film was directed by Gerhard Scheumann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Laughing Man released?
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The Laughing Man was released on February 9, 1966 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Laughing Man worth watching?
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The Laughing Man (1966) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.