Laughter in the Dark
Vladimir Nabokov's tale of suspense and cruelty
1969 | 104m | English
Popularity: 0.9 (history)
| Director: | Tony Richardson |
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| Writer: | Edward Bond, Vladimir Nabokov |
| Staring: |
| Swinging London in the 1960s. Deals with the affection of a middle-aged man for a very young woman, resulting in a mutually parasitic relationship. | |
| Release Date: | May 11, 1969 |
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| Director: | Tony Richardson |
| Writer: | Edward Bond, Vladimir Nabokov |
| Genres: | |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, nabokov |
| Production Companies | Woodfall Film Productions, Les Films Marceau, Winkast Film Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $780
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Nicol Williamson | Sir Edward More |
| Anna Karina | Margot |
| Jean-Claude Drouot | Herve Tourace |
| Peter Bowles | Paul |
| Siân Phillips | Lady Pamela More |
| Sebastian Breaks | Brian |
| Kate O'Toole | Amelia More |
| Edward Gardner | Driver |
| Sheila Burrell | Miss Porly |
| Willoughby Goddard | Colonel |
| Basil Dignam | Dealer |
| Philippa Urquhart | Philippa |
| Helen Booth | Maid |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Edward Bond | Writer |
| Charles Rees | Editor |
| Julia Trevelyan Oman | Art Direction |
| Jocelyn Rickards | Costume Design |
| Iain Bruce | Sound |
| Tony Richardson | Director |
| Dick Bush | Director of Photography |
| Vladimir Nabokov | Novel |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Neil Hartley | Producer |
| Elliott Kastner | Producer |
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| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
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