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The Man Who Laughs
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Title: The Man Who Laughs

Release Date: 26 Dec 2012

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama

Director: DD Productions, CNC, Canal+, Ciné+, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions, EuropaCorp

Production Companies: DD Productions, CNC, Canal+, Ciné+, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions, EuropaCorp

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 6.1 (82 votes)

Cast

  • Ursus: Gérard Depardieu
  • Gwynplaine: Marc-André Grondin
  • Josiane: Emmanuelle Seigner
  • Déa: Christa Théret
  • Hardquanone: Arben Bajraktaraj
  • Barkilphedro: Serge Merlin
  • Clémence: Christèle Tual
  • Sylvain: Swann Arlaud
  • Déa - enfant: Fanie Zanini
  • Gwynplaine - enfant: Romain Morelli
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