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September 1969 (UK) morePlot Keywords:
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Under-appreciated...worth a second look moreCast
(in credits order) | Nicol Williamson | ... | Sir Edward More |
 | Anna Karina | ... | Margot |
| Jean-Claude Drouot | ... | Herve Tourace |
| Peter Bowles | ... | Paul |
| Siân Phillips | ... | Lady Elizabeth 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 |
Directed by | |||
| Tony Richardson | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Edward Bond | writer | |
| Vladimir Nabokov | novel | |
Produced by | |||
| Neil Hartley | .... | producer | |
| Elliott Kastner | .... | producer | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Dick Bush | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Charles Rees | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Jocelyn Rickards | |||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Miguel Gil | .... | co-first assistant director | |
| Miguel Gil | .... | location first assistant director | |
| Terry Hodgkinson | .... | second assistant director (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Gerry Humphreys | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Ron Pearce | .... | gaffer | |
| Derek Suter | .... | electrician | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Sarah Ellis | .... | assistant editor (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Raymond Leppard | .... | conductor | |
| Raymond Leppard | .... | music adaptor | |
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- United Artists Corporation (1969) (UK) (theatrical)
- Lopert Pictures Corporation
- Lee Lighting grip and lighting equipment
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The movie version of Nabokov's pre-Lolita novel received mixed reviews when it was released in 1969. Among the movie's champions were Penelope Gilliatt of the New Yorker and Joseph Morgenstern, then writing for Newsweek. Richard Burton did not decline the male lead; he was fired at the start of the filming because of drunkeness. While his replacement, Nicol Williamson, was way too young for the part, Williamson gives an uncanny performance. He is matched by Anna Karina, who is excellent as the devious usherette who captivates him. This movie was one of her excursions into English-language cinema. "Laughter in the Dark" illustrates the phrase "Love is blind", both literally and figuratively. This movie should be made available on DVD and video, the better for movie lovers to admire its intelligence ,black humor and fine acting.