Movie Description
The Laughing Prisoner
(1987)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Geoff Wonfor
- Writer : Rowland Rivron,Stephen Fry,Jools Holland,Hugh Laurie
- Cast : Terence Alexander,Stephen Fry,Jools Holland,Hugh Laurie,Patrick McGoohan
Cast
Head of Channel 4
No. 2
No. 7
Assistant
Number Six
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleThe Laughing Prisoner
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-04-03
Original Language
Runtime 00h 41m
Production CompaniesTyne Tees Television
Genres
- TV Movie
- Comedy
