The Comedians(1967)
They lie, they cheat, they destroy… they even try to love
The Comedians Synopsis
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
The Comedians (1967) is a drama film directed by Peter Glenville, released on October 31, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Alec Guinness and Peter Ustinov. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Glenville
- Writers:
- Graham Greene, Graham Greene
- Producers:
- Peter Glenville
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- Maximillian Productions, Trianon Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $5,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The Comedians (1967) Trailer
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The Comedians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
as Martha Pineda
Alec Guinness
as Major H. O. Jones
Peter Ustinov
as Ambassador Manuel Pineda
Paul Ford
as Smith
Lillian Gish
as Mrs. Smith
Georg Stanford Brown
as Henri Philipot
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Petit Pierre
Gloria Foster
as Mrs. Philipot
James Earl Jones
as Dr. Magiot
Zakes Mokae
as Michel
Douta Seck
as Joseph
Key crew
Directed by Peter Glenville, written by Graham Greene and Graham Greene, produced by Peter Glenville.
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The Comedians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 47 ratings.
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The Comedians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Comedians online?
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The Comedians (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Comedians?
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The main cast of The Comedians (1967) includes Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Alec Guinness, Peter Ustinov and Paul Ford. The film was directed by Peter Glenville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comedians released?
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The Comedians was released on October 31, 1967 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is The Comedians worth watching?
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The Comedians (1967) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 47 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 Comedians?
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Yes. The official The Comedians trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.