The Laughing Prisoner
A funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or homage) of (to) the Kafkaesque 1960's television show 'The Prisoner' with Patrick McGoohan in the lead role. This time it is a successful television presenter (Jools Holland) who decides to quit at the height of his stardom. He is abducted from his apartment and brought to the village, where number 2 (a young Stephen Fry) is questioning him. The whole show has a cosy 1980's feel to it, with several bands from that period performing their music.
The Laughing Prisoner (1987)
Geoff Wonfor
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
4.7/10
3 votes
Rating consensus
47/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~47/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Terence Alexander
Head of Channel 4
Stephen Fry
No. 2
Jools Holland
No. 7
Hugh Laurie
Assistant
Patrick McGoohan
Number Six
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The Laughing Prisoner (1987)
Geoff Wonfor
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