4.7The Laughing Prisoner · 1987
The Laughing Prisoner (1987) is a TV Movie / Comedy film directed by Geoff Wonfor, starring Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland.
TV MovieComedy
4.7Overview
A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.
Cast
Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie, Patrick McGoohan
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What is "The Laughing Prisoner" about?
A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.
When was "The Laughing Prisoner" released?
The Laughing Prisoner was released in 1987.
Who stars in "The Laughing Prisoner"?
The cast includes Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie.
