The Laughing Prisoner 1987

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The Laughing Prisoner

A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.

A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.

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... Head of Channel 4

... Assistant

... Number Six

Directors:

Geoff Wonfor

Release Date:

Apr 03, 1987 (United Kingdom)

Run Time:

41`

MMPA Rating:

Original Language:

English

Production Countries:

United Kingdom

Status:

Released

Plot Keywords:

spoof homage

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The Laughing Prisoner

Directors & Credit Writers

... Director

Cast

... Head of Channel 4

... Assistant

... Number Six

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