Movie Description
Present Laughter
(1981)Overview
Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alan Strachan,Rick Gardner
- Writer : Noël Coward
- Cast : Donald Sinden,Dinah Sheridan,Gwen Watford,Elizabeth Counsell,Julian Fellowes,Belinda Lang,Colin Spaull
Cast
Garry Essendine
Liz Essendine
Monica Reed
Joanna Lyppiatt
Roland Maule
Daphne Stillington
Fred
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Facts
Original TitlePresent Laughter
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-12-16
Original Language
Runtime 02h 27m
Production CompaniesBBC
