Laughter in the Dark (1969)

Vladimir Nabokov's tale of suspense and cruelty

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 44M

Director : Tony Richardson

Synopsis

Swinging London in the 1960's. Deals with the affection of a middle-aged man for a very young woman, resulting in a mutually parasitic relationship.

Actors

Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
Sir Edward More
Anna Karina
Anna Karina
Margot
Jean-Claude Drouot
Jean-Claude Drouot
Herve Tourace
Peter Bowles
Peter Bowles
Paul
Siân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Lady Pamela More
Sebastian Breaks
Sebastian Breaks
Brian
Kate O'Toole
Kate O'Toole
Amelia More
Edward Gardner
Edward Gardner
Driver
Sheila Burrell
Sheila Burrell
Miss Porly
Willoughby Goddard
Willoughby Goddard
Colonel
Basil Dignam
Basil Dignam
Dealer
Philippa Urquhart
Philippa Urquhart
Philippa
Helen Booth
Helen Booth
Maid
Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Sir Edward More (scenes deleted)

Crews

Tony Richardson
Tony Richardson
Director
Edward Bond
Edward Bond
Writer
Neil Hartley
Neil Hartley
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Charles Rees
Charles Rees
Editor
Dick Bush
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Vladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov
Writer
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Julia Trevelyan Oman
Art Direction
Jocelyn Rickards
Jocelyn Rickards
Costume Design
Iain Bruce
Iain Bruce
Sound

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