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Feature film — 2012

The Man Who Laughs (2012)

6.11h 33mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 91 votes.

DD Productions / France 3 Cinéma / France 2 Cinéma / EuropaCorp / Okko Production / Hérodiade

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Director: Jean-Pierre Améris

On screen

Cast & crew

Gérard Depardieu as Ursus

Gérard Depardieu

Ursus

Marc-André Grondin as Gwynplaine

Marc-André Grondin

Gwynplaine

Emmanuelle Seigner as Josiane

Emmanuelle Seigner

Josiane

Christa Théret as Déa

Christa Théret

Déa

Arben Bajraktaraj as Hardquanone

Arben Bajraktaraj

Hardquanone

Serge Merlin as Barkilphedro

Serge Merlin

Barkilphedro

Christèle Tual as Clémence

Christèle Tual

Clémence

Swann Arlaud as Sylvain

Swann Arlaud

Sylvain

Fanie Zanini as Déa - enfant

Fanie Zanini

Déa - enfant

R

Romain Morelli

Gwynplaine - enfant

Josef Bradna as Le Bossu

Josef Bradna

Le Bossu

Pierre Peyrichout as Homme de cour

Pierre Peyrichout

Homme de cour