Plot Summary
Often regarded as semi-autobiographical, Present Laughter follows a few days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry must deal with interruptions including the numerous women who want to seduce him, placating his long-suffering secretary Monica Reed, avoiding his estranged wife Liz Essendine, being confronted by a crazed young playwright, and overcoming his fear of his own approacing fortieth birthday and impending mid-life crisis.
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Director & Crew
Rick Gardner
Director
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Present Laughter was directed by Rick Gardner and released in 1981.
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Present Laughter has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1981-12-16
- Status
- Released