Laughterhouse
Synopsis
A farmer becomes an unintentional celebrity when, because of a strike, he has to walk his 500 geese 100 miles to market at Christmastime.
Top Cast
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Ian Holm
Ben Singleton
Penelope Wilton
Alice Singleton
Bill Owen
Amos
Richard Hope
Hubert
Stephen Moore
Howard
Rosemary Martin
Sylvia, The Continuity Girl
Patrick Drury
David Wolmer
Aran Bell
Tristram
Stephanie Tague
Emma Singleton
C.J. Allen
Len
Norman Fisher
Derek
Claire Laine
Chicken Factory Girl
Denise Summers
Chicken Factory Girl
Kenneth MacDonald
Peter Armitage
Barbara Burgess
Hubert's Granny
Tim Seely
Landowner
Johnny Golde
Cowman
Stephen Phillips
TV Presenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Glover
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- Laughterhouse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Television, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Brian Glover
Dominic Muldowney
Clive Tickner
David Martin
Ann Scott, Simon Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Ann Scott
Producer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
David Martin
Editor
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Brian Glover
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Laughterhouse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laughterhouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laughterhouse about?
A farmer becomes an unintentional celebrity when, because of a strike, he has to walk his 500 geese 100 miles to market at Christmastime.
Who directed Laughterhouse?
Laughterhouse was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Laughterhouse?
The principal cast of Laughterhouse includes Ian Holm, Penelope Wilton, Bill Owen, Richard Hope, Stephen Moore.
When was Laughterhouse released and how long is it?
Laughterhouse was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Laughterhouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Laughterhouse was composed by Dominic Muldowney.