TV series
The Man Who Laughs
1971, French, on ORTF Télévision & ORTF Télévision 2.
A three-episode series, based on the novel of the same title by Victor Hugo, telling of the adventures of two children, a blind girl and a badly scared boy, who are rescued and looked after by a vagabond.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 85 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 22 November 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 1971
- Last aired
- 22 November 1971
- Network
- ORTF Télévision, ORTF Télévision 2
- Original title
- L'Homme qui rit
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Man Who Laughs: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Man Who Laughs are there?
The Man Who Laughs has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 85 minutes each.
Is The Man Who Laughs finished?
Yes. The Man Who Laughs ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Laughs on?
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The Man Who Laughs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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