What is The Man Who Laughs?
Topic: Film "The Man Who Laughs" (1966). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Release date
- Aug 20, 1966
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
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Topic: Film "The Man Who Laughs" (1966).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented names, dates, numbers, etc.
Constraint 3: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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Constraint 5: Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 6: Word count 150-190 words.
Title: The Man Who Laughs
Year: 1966
Release Date: 08/20/1966 (IT)
Genres: Drama and Adventure
Runtime: 1h 37m
Source Material: Loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic.
Setting: Shifts the story to Italy and back in time.
Characters/Actors:
Protagonist: Angelo (played by Jean Sorel).
Disfigurement: A single broad slash across his mouth.
Lucrezia Borgia (meets her instead of Queen Anne).
Henchmen of the Borgias (antagonists).
Plot: Swashbuckler pitting the disfigured acrobat against the henchmen of the Borgias.
Note: Story is not credited to Hugo.
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Should you watch it?
“A disfigured acrobat battles the henchmen of the Borgias in this loose adaptation of a classic.”
- Features a convincing disfigurement represented by a broad slash across the mouth
- Offers a swashbuckling adventure setting
- Provides a unique setting shifting between Italy and different time periods
- It is a loose adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic
Watch it if you enjoy swashbuckler stories involving historical figures like Lucrezia Borgia.
The film is a drama and adventure with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film a direct adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel?
No, it is a loose adaptation that shifts the story to Italy and changes several character details.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What genre does this film fall into?
The film is categorized as drama and adventure.
Who stars in the film?
Jean Sorel plays the protagonist, Angelo.
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