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The Laughing Prisoner

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3.0/10 • 2

1987-04-030h 41m

TV MovieComedy

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.

Directors
Geoff Wonfor
Writters
Hugh Laurie, Jools Holland, Rowland Rivron, Stephen Fry

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  1. Terence Alexander

    Terence Alexander

    Head of Channel 4

  2. Stephen Fry

    Stephen Fry

    No. 2

  3. Jools Holland

    Jools Holland

    No. 7

  4. Hugh Laurie

    Hugh Laurie

    Assistant

  5. Patrick McGoohan

    Patrick McGoohan

    Number Six

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
spoofhomage