The Laughing Prisoner

The Laughing Prisoner

Release date : April 3, 1987
Runtime : 41m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language :
Director : Geoff Wonfor /
Production companies : Tyne Tees Television /
April 3, 1987 41m United Kingdom TV Movie More
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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.
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  • title:The Laughing Prisoner
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1987
  • Runtime:41m
  • Genres: TV Movie · Comedy ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language:
  • Director: Geoff Wonfor /
  • Writers: Stephen Fry · Hugh Laurie · Jools Holland · Rowland Rivron ·
  • Production companies: Tyne Tees Television ·
  • Overview: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.
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