The Man Who Laughs
1966
⭐5.4(8 votes)
1h 37m
DramaAdventure
Overview
This loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic shifts the story to Italy and back in time, with the deformed protagonist meeting Lucrezia Borgia instead of Queen Anne. Also, Gwynplaine is renamed Angelo (Jean Sorel) with his disfigurement represented by a single broad slash across his mouth, crude yet convincing. The story (not credited to Hugo) is a swashbuckler pitting the disfigured acrobat against the henchmen of the Borgias.
About The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs (1966) is a Drama, Adventure film that follows this loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic shifts the story to Italy and back in time, with the deformed protagonist meeting Lucrezia Borgia instead of Queen Anne. Also, Gwynplaine is renamed Angelo (Jean Sorel) with his disfigurement represented by a single broad slash across his mouth, crude yet convincing. The story (not credited to Hugo) is a swashbuckler pitting the disfigured acrobat against the henchmen of the Borgias. The Man Who Laughs is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
