Movie

Present Laughter

19812h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Strachan, Rick Gardner
Release date: 1981-12-16
Runtime: 2h 27m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Present Laughter

Present Laughter is a 1981 movie, directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner, starring Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan and Gwen Watford. It has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Present Laughter in Hong Kong — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Donald Sinden

Garry Essendine

Dinah Sheridan

Liz Essendine

Gwen Watford

Monica Reed

Elizabeth Counsell

Joanna Lyppiatt

Julian Fellowes

Roland Maule

Belinda Lang

Daphne Stillington

Colin Spaull

Fred

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Present Laughter in Hong Kong?+

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Is Present Laughter on Netflix?+

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How long is Present Laughter?+

Present Laughter has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

Who stars in Present Laughter?+

Present Laughter stars Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Gwen Watford, Elizabeth Counsell and Julian Fellowes.

When did Present Laughter come out?+

Present Laughter is a 1981 movie directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner.

Who directed Present Laughter?+

Present Laughter was directed by Alan Strachan and Rick Gardner.