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The Man Who Laughs

6.120121h 33mMovieDrama

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.

DirectorJean-Pierre Améris
WriterGuillaume Laurant
ProducersFrédéric Bruneel·Edouard de Vésinne

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The Man Who Laughs isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Australia, Belarus, Italy, Russia and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris

GDGérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Ursus
MGMarc-André Grondin
Marc-André Grondin
Gwynplaine
ESEmmanuelle Seigner
Emmanuelle Seigner
Josiane
CTChrista Théret
Christa Théret
Déa
ABArben Bajraktaraj
Arben Bajraktaraj
Hardquanone
SMSerge Merlin
Serge Merlin
Barkilphedro
CTChristèle Tual
Christèle Tual
Clémence
SASwann Arlaud
Swann Arlaud
Sylvain
FZFanie Zanini
Fanie Zanini
Déa - enfant
RM
Romain Morelli
Gwynplaine - enfant
JBJosef Bradna
Josef Bradna
Le Bossu
PPPierre Peyrichout
Pierre Peyrichout
Homme de cour

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