Die Laughing
“As a singer, he's a killer. As a lover, he's a killer. As a killer, he's a lovely singer.”
Synopsis
A San Francisco cab driver find himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased…
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Die Laughing (1980) 35mm film trailer, scope 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-13
Top Cast
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Robby Benson
Pinsky
Linda Grovenor
Amy
Charles Durning
Arnold
Elsa Lanchester
Sophie
Bud Cort
Mueller
Rita Taggart
Thelma
Marty Zagon
Friend
Larry Hankin
Bock
Peter Coyote
Davis
Charles Fleischer
Charlie
Melanie Henderson
Betty
Carel Struycken
Gregor the Giant
O-Lan Jones
Judge
Sam Krachmalnick
Zhukov
Michael David Lee
Einstein
Charles Harwood
Marvin
Chuck Dorsett
Dr. Stowe
Morgan Upton
Record judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Segal, Robby Benson, Scotty Parker
- Original Score
- Craig Safan, Robby Benson
- Original Title
- Die Laughing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Werner
Jerry Segal, Robby Benson, Scotty Parker
Craig Safan, Robby Benson
David Myers
Neil Travis
Jon Peters, Mark Canton, Robby Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Werner
Director
Richard E. Butler
Stunt Coordinator
Jerry Segal
Writer
Robby Benson
Writer
Scotty Parker
Writer
David Myers
Director of Photography
Neil Travis
Editor
Mark Canton
Producer
Robby Benson
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Robby Benson
Original Music Composer
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Nancy McArdle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Laughing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Laughing about?
A San Francisco cab driver find himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased…
Who directed Die Laughing?
Die Laughing was directed by Jeff Werner.
Who stars in Die Laughing?
The principal cast of Die Laughing includes Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, Charles Durning, Elsa Lanchester, Bud Cort.
When was Die Laughing released and how long is it?
Die Laughing was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Laughing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Laughing was composed by Craig Safan, Robby Benson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Laughing?
Die Laughing holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).