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The Laughing Prisoner

4.7198741mMovieTV MovieComedy

A successful television presenter decides to quit at the height of his stardom. Abducted from his apartment, he is brought to the village...

DirectorGeoff Wonfor
WritersRowland Rivron·Stephen Fry

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Cast · Directed by Geoff Wonfor

TATerence Alexander
Terence Alexander
Head of Channel 4
SFStephen Fry
Stephen Fry
No. 2
JHJools Holland
Jools Holland
No. 7
HLHugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Assistant
PMPatrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan
Number Six

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The Laughing Prisoner — streaming FAQ

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The Laughing Prisoner hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 22, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.