Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Wonfor
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie, Rowland Rivron
- Original Title
- The Laughing Prisoner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Tyne Tees Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Wonfor
Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie, Rowland Rivron
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Wonfor
Director
Stephen Fry
Writer
Jools Holland
Writer
Hugh Laurie
Writer
Rowland Rivron
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Laughing Prisoner.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Laughing Prisoner.
Favorite Actors
list9
Similar Titles to The Laughing Prisoner
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.5
6.7
6.3
6.7
5.4
6.1
4.9
5.1
5.2
7.1
5.1
6.1
5.5
7.2
5.5
5.9
5.9
More Like The Laughing Prisoner
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Laughing Prisoner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Laughing Prisoner about?
A successful television presenter decides to quit at the height of his stardom. Abducted from his apartment, he is brought to the village...
Who directed The Laughing Prisoner?
The Laughing Prisoner was directed by Geoff Wonfor.
Who stars in The Laughing Prisoner?
The principal cast of The Laughing Prisoner includes Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie, Patrick McGoohan.
When was The Laughing Prisoner released and how long is it?
The Laughing Prisoner was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 41m.