The Man Who Laughs (2012)
Original title: L'homme qui rit
The Man Who Laughs is a 2012 French-language drama movie directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin and Emmanuelle Seigner.
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.
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu as Ursus
- Marc-André Grondin as Gwynplaine
- Emmanuelle Seigner as Josiane
- Christa Théret as Déa
- Arben Bajraktaraj as Hardquanone
- Serge Merlin as Barkilphedro
- Christèle Tual as Clémence
- Swann Arlaud as Sylvain
- Fanie Zanini as Déa - enfant
- Romain Morelli as Gwynplaine - enfant
- Josef Bradna as Le Bossu
- Pierre Peyrichout as Homme de cour