Top Cast
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Rowan Atkinson
Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall
Sue Holderness
Lorraine
Joan Scott
Mrs. Nolan
John J. Carney
Bus Conductor
Harry Shacklock
Old Man
George Belbin
Passenger
George Romanov
Foreigner
Michael Staniforth
Sanders
Martin Wimbush
Lloyd
Michael Brennan
Security Guard
Alan Curtis
Head Waiter
Christopher Lillicrap
Waiter
Alan Hay
Pianist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Sax
- Screenplay & Story
- Rowan Atkinson
- Original Title
- Canned Laughter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Sax
Rowan Atkinson
John Street, Geoff Beames
Humphrey Barclay
Department Leadership Roster
Alyson Ritchie
Costume Design
John Street
Editor
Richard Dunn
Production Design
Geoffrey Sax
Director
Rowan Atkinson
Writer
Geoff Beames
Editor
Humphrey Barclay
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canned Laughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canned Laughter about?
Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
Who directed Canned Laughter?
Canned Laughter was directed by Geoffrey Sax.
Who stars in Canned Laughter?
The principal cast of Canned Laughter includes Rowan Atkinson, Sue Holderness, Joan Scott, John J. Carney, Harry Shacklock.
When was Canned Laughter released and how long is it?
Canned Laughter was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 26m.