
The Man Who Laughs (1966)
5.5
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Aug 20, 1966 (IT)
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Drama, Adventure
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01:37
If you liked "Scaramouche" you'll love "The Man Who Laughs"
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.
Featured Crew
Director, Screenplay
Director of Photography
Screenplay
Novel
Editor
Production Manager
Screenplay
Sound Engineer
Art Direction
Producer
Cast

Jean Sorel
Angelo Bello / Astorre Manfredi

Lisa Gastoni
Lucrezia Borgia

Ilaria Occhini
Dea

Edmund Purdom
Cesare Borgia

Gino Pernice
Galeazzo

Ferdinando Poggi
Umberto

Linda Sini
Margherita

Gianni Musy
Paolo Orsini

Nino Vingelli
Ursus