The Laughing Prisoner (1987) — Top Movie Database

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 · Jools Holland · Hugh Laurie · 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.