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The Laughing Prisoner
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The Laughing Prisoner

1987-04-03 · 41 min · ★ 4.7

TV Movie · Comedy

A successful television presenter decides to quit at the height of his stardom. Abducted from his apartment, he is brought to the village...

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Directors
Geoff Wonfor
Production companies
Tyne Tees Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Terence AlexanderTerence AlexanderHead of Channel 4
Stephen FryStephen FryNo. 2
Jools HollandJools HollandNo. 7
Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieAssistant
Patrick McGoohanPatrick McGoohanNumber Six

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