Present Laughter
1981, English. Directed by Alan Strachan & Rick Gardner.
Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 December 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noël Coward
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Present Laughter runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
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Who directed Present Laughter?
Present Laughter (1981) was directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner and stars Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Gwen Watford.