The Last Laugh
Synopsis
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
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The Last Laugh Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-19
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Gilbert Gottfried
Self
Rob Reiner
Self
Mel Brooks
Self
Judy Gold
Self
Sarah Silverman
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
Robert Clary
Self
Etgar Keret
Self
Alan Zweibel
Self
Susie Essman
Self
Larry Charles
Self
Harry Shearer
Self
David Steinberg
Self
Lisa Lampanelli
Self
Roz Weinman
Self
David Cross
Self
Jason Alexander
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Woody Allen
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferne Pearlstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Edwards, Ferne Pearlstein
- Original Title
- The Last Laugh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tangerine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferne Pearlstein
Robert Edwards, Ferne Pearlstein
Ferne Pearlstein
Ferne Pearlstein
Anne Hubbell, Amy Hobby, Ferne Pearlstein
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Hubbell
Producer
Ferne Pearlstein
Editor
Robert Edwards
Writer
Ferne Pearlstein
Writer
Amy Hobby
Producer
Ferne Pearlstein
Producer
Ferne Pearlstein
Director of Photography
Ferne Pearlstein
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Laugh
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What is The Last Laugh about?
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
Who directed The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh was directed by Ferne Pearlstein.
Who stars in The Last Laugh?
The principal cast of The Last Laugh includes Gilbert Gottfried, Rob Reiner, Mel Brooks, Judy Gold, Sarah Silverman.
When was The Last Laugh released and how long is it?
The Last Laugh was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.