The Man Who Laughs

Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris

Written by Guillaume Laurant, Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Améris, Victor Hugo

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Ursus

Marc-André Grondin

Gwynplaine

Emmanuelle Seigner

Josiane

Christa Théret

Déa

Arben Bajraktaraj

Hardquanone

Serge Merlin

Barkilphedro

Christèle Tual

Clémence

Swann Arlaud

Sylvain

Fanie Zanini

Déa - enfant

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Romain Morelli

Gwynplaine - enfant

Josef Bradna

Le Bossu

Pierre Peyrichout

Homme de cour