Laughter in the Dark
“Vladimir Nabokov's tale of suspense and cruelty”
Synopsis
Swinging London in the 1960s. Deals with the affection of a middle-aged man for a very young woman, resulting in a mutually parasitic relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$780
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bond, Vladimir Nabokov
- Original Title
- Laughter in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $780
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Winkast Film Productions, Woodfall Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
Edward Bond, Vladimir Nabokov
Dick Bush
Charles Rees
Elliott Kastner, Neil Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Jocelyn Rickards
Costume Design
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Charles Rees
Editor
Tony Richardson
Director
Edward Bond
Writer
Neil Hartley
Producer
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughter in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laughter in the Dark about?
Swinging London in the 1960s. Deals with the affection of a middle-aged man for a very young woman, resulting in a mutually parasitic relationship.
Who directed Laughter in the Dark?
Laughter in the Dark was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Laughter in the Dark?
The principal cast of Laughter in the Dark includes Nicol Williamson, Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Drouot, Peter Bowles, Siân Phillips.
When was Laughter in the Dark released and how long is it?
Laughter in the Dark was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Laughter in the Dark make at the box office?
Laughter in the Dark grossed $780 in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Laughter in the Dark based on a book or true story?
Laughter in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vladimir Nabokov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Laughter in the Dark?
Laughter in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).