
The Laughing Prisoner (1987)
0h 41m | PG-13
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.
Director: Geoff Wonfor
Studio: Tyne Tees Television
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy
Video: 720p
Cast

Terence Alexander
as Head of Channel 4

Stephen Fry
as No. 2

Jools Holland
as No. 7

Hugh Laurie
as Assistant

Patrick McGoohan
as Number Six