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The Man Who Laughs
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The Man Who Laughs

2012-12-26 · 93 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.

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Directors
Jean-Pierre Améris
Production companies
DD Productions, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, EuropaCorp, Okko Production, Hérodiade
Countries
France, Czech Republic
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuUrsus
Marc-André GrondinMarc-André GrondinGwynplaine
Emmanuelle SeignerEmmanuelle SeignerJosiane
Christa ThéretChrista ThéretDéa
Arben BajraktarajArben BajraktarajHardquanone
Serge MerlinSerge MerlinBarkilphedro
Christèle TualChristèle TualClémence
Swann ArlaudSwann ArlaudSylvain
Fanie ZaniniFanie ZaniniDéa - enfant
Romain MorelliGwynplaine - enfant
Josef BradnaJosef BradnaLe Bossu
Pierre PeyrichoutPierre PeyrichoutHomme de cour
Markéta HrubešováMarkéta HrubešováJolie paysanne
Vladimír JavorskýVladimír JavorskýCocher Avine
Miroslav TáborskýMiroslav TáborskýNino Saint Jean
Brice FournierBrice FournierCombarel
Zuzana BydžovskáZuzana BydžovskáMary O'Reilly
Vincent de BoüardVincent de BoüardLe magistrat

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