The Man Who Laughs
L'homme qui rit
Synopsis
During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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L'Homme qui rit Bande annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-12
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Ursus
Marc-André Grondin
Gwynplaine
Emmanuelle Seigner
Josiane
Christa Théret
Déa
Arben Bajraktaraj
Hardquanone
Serge Merlin
Barkilphedro
Christèle Tual
Clémence
Swann Arlaud
Sylvain
Fanie Zanini
Déa - enfant
Romain Morelli
Gwynplaine - enfant
Josef Bradna
Le Bossu
Pierre Peyrichout
Homme de cour
Markéta Hrubešová
Jolie paysanne
Vladimír Javorský
Cocher Avine
Miroslav Táborský
Nino Saint Jean
Brice Fournier
Combarel
Zuzana Bydžovská
Mary O'Reilly
Vincent de Boüard
Le magistrat
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Améris
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillaume Laurant
- Original Score
- Stéphane Moucha
- Original Title
- L'homme qui rit
- Country of Origin
- France, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- DD Productions, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, EuropaCorp, Okko Production, Hérodiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Améris
Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Améris, Victor Hugo
Stéphane Moucha
Gérard Simon
Philippe Bourgueil
Frédéric Bruneel, Thomas Anargyros, Edouard de Vésinne, Marc Jenny
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Améris
Director
Guillaume Laurant
Screenplay
Gérard Simon
Director of Photography
Stéphane Moucha
Original Music Composer
Philippe Bourgueil
Editor
Franck Schwarz
Production Design
Olivier Bériot
Costume Design
Thomas Anargyros
Producer
Edouard de Vésinne
Producer
Marc Jenny
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Laughs
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What is The Man Who Laughs about?
During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.
Who directed The Man Who Laughs?
The Man Who Laughs was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris.
Who stars in The Man Who Laughs?
The principal cast of The Man Who Laughs includes Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Christa Théret, Arben Bajraktaraj.
When was The Man Who Laughs released and how long is it?
The Man Who Laughs was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Laughs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Laughs was composed by Stéphane Moucha.
Is The Man Who Laughs based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Laughs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".