Laughter in the Dark
1969, English. Directed by Tony Richardson.
Vladimir Nabokov's tale of suspense and cruelty
Swinging London in the 1960s. Deals with the affection of a middle-aged man for a very young woman, resulting in a mutually parasitic relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Cast & crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- Nicol WilliamsonSir Edward More
- Anna KarinaMargot
- Jean-Claude DrouotHerve Tourace
- Peter BowlesPaul
- Siân PhillipsLady Pamela More
- Sebastian BreaksBrian
- Kate O'TooleAmelia More
- Edward GardnerDriver
- Sheila BurrellMiss Porly
- Willoughby GoddardColonel
- Basil DignamDealer
- Philippa UrquhartPhilippa
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Edward Bond
- Box office
- $780
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What Laughter in the Dark is based on
Laughter in the Dark is based on Laughter in the Dark, a 1933 novel by Vladimir Nabokov, published by Sovremennye zapiski.
Novel · 1933
Laughter in the Dark
By Vladimir Nabokov
Published by Sovremennye zapiski
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is Laughter in the Dark?
Laughter in the Dark runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Laughter in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Laughter in the Dark is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Laughter in the Dark on?
Laughter in the Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 1969. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Laughter in the Dark?
If you liked Laughter in the Dark, try The Brothers Karamazov, Pimp, Jawbone.
Who directed Laughter in the Dark?
Laughter in the Dark (1969) was directed by Tony Richardson and stars Nicol Williamson, Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Drouot.
What is Laughter in the Dark based on?
Laughter in the Dark is based on Laughter in the Dark, a 1933 novel by Vladimir Nabokov, published by Sovremennye zapiski.