Present Laughter (1981)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1981-12-16
Runtime: 147 minutes
Director: Rick Gardner
Top Cast
- Donald Sinden as Garry Essendine
- Dinah Sheridan as Liz Essendine
- Gwen Watford as Monica Reed
- Elizabeth Counsell as Joanna Lyppiatt
- Julian Fellowes as Roland Maule
- Belinda Lang as Daphne Stillington
- Colin Spaull as Fred
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