The Laughing Prisoner (1987)

Cast

• Terence Alexander - Head of Channel 4
• Stephen Fry - No. 2
• Jools Holland - No. 7
• Hugh Laurie - Assistant
• Patrick McGoohan - Number Six

Screenplay

• Rowland Rivron
• Stephen Fry
• Jools Holland
• Hugh Laurie

Themes

Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

spoof, homage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Laughing Prisoner about?

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.

Who directed The Laughing Prisoner?

The Laughing Prisoner was directed by Geoff Wonfor.

Who stars in The Laughing Prisoner?

The Laughing Prisoner stars Terence Alexander, Stephen Fry, Jools Holland, Hugh Laurie, Patrick McGoohan.

How long is The Laughing Prisoner?

The Laughing Prisoner has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).

What genre is The Laughing Prisoner?

The Laughing Prisoner is a TV Movie, Comedy film.

Where was The Laughing Prisoner produced?

The Laughing Prisoner was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of The Laughing Prisoner?

The themes of The Laughing Prisoner include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.