If you liked "Scaramouche" you'll love "The Man Who Laughs"
DramaAdventure1h 37m
100%
Tomatometer
87%
Popcornmeter
5.4
TMDB
This loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic shifts the story to Italy and back in time, with the deformed protagonist meeting Lucrezia Borgia instead of Queen Anne. Also, Gwynplaine is renamed Angelo (Jean Sorel) with his disfigurement represented by a single broad slash across his mouth, crude yet convincing. The story (not credited to Hugo) is a swashbuckler pitting the disfigured acrobat against the henchmen of the Borgias.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerSanson FilmCompagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA)8 reviews · 7 critics
7 fresh · 0 rotten
Critics consensus
“A meeting of brilliant creative minds, The Man Who Laughs serves as a stellar showcase for the talents of director Paul Leni and star Conrad Veidt.”
Title
The Man Who Laughs
Released
Aug 20, 1966
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
France, Italy
Original Audio
Italian
Runtime
1h 37m
Status
Released
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sanson Film
