The Laughing Prisoner
1987, English. Directed by Geoff Wonfor.
A successful television presenter decides to quit at the height of his stardom. Abducted from his apartment, he is brought to the village...
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- 0h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 April 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Hugh Laurie, Jools Holland, Rowland Rivron
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The Laughing Prisoner runs 41 minutes (0h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is The Laughing Prisoner on?
The Laughing Prisoner isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 April 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Laughing Prisoner?
If you liked The Laughing Prisoner, try John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Clear History.
Who directed The Laughing Prisoner?
The Laughing Prisoner (1987) was directed by Geoff Wonfor and stars Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland.