Present Laughter (1981)

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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.

Director: Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan
Runtime: 147 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Present Laughter about?
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.
Who directed Present Laughter?
Present Laughter was directed by Rick Gardner, Alan Strachan.
Who stars in Present Laughter?
Present Laughter stars Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Gwen Watford, Elizabeth Counsell, Julian Fellowes, Belinda Lang.
How long is Present Laughter?
Present Laughter has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
Where was Present Laughter produced?
Present Laughter was produced in United Kingdom.