The Man Who Laughs
2012•1h 33m•6.1•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Jean-Pierre Améris
Writer
Guillaume Laurant
Languages
French
Studio
DD Productions
Cast
Gérard Depardieu
Ursus
Marc-André Grondin
Gwynplaine
Emmanuelle Seigner
Josiane
Christa Théret
Déa
Arben Bajraktaraj
Hardquanone
Serge Merlin
Barkilphedro
Christèle Tual
Clémence
Swann Arlaud
Sylvain
Fanie Zanini
Déa - enfant
Romain Morelli
Gwynplaine - enfant
Josef Bradna
Le Bossu
Pierre Peyrichout
Homme de cour
Markéta Hrubešová
Jolie paysanne
Vladimír Javorský
Cocher Avine
Miroslav Táborský
Nino Saint Jean
Production
Company
DD Productions
Company
France 3 Cinéma
Company
France 2 Cinéma
Company
EuropaCorp
Company
Okko Production
Company
Hérodiade
Producer
Thomas Anargyros
Producer
Edouard de Vésinne
Producer
Marc Jenny
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