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The Laughter Of The City (1963): Cast

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The Laughter Of The City is a 1963 drama directed by Gilberto Gazcón, starring José Elías Moreno, Joaquín Cordero and Fanny Schiller. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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The Laughter Of The City (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Gilberto Gazcón
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Laughter Of The City About?

The premise of The Laughter Of The City without spoilers.

Set in the underbelly of Mexico City, the film follows street performers, factory workers, a drunk, an elderly man proud of his city, a pickpocket and other residents as they live, work and intersect in a shantytown that borders the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, capturing the gritty daily rhythm and diverse voices of the neighborhood.

The Laughter Of The City Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • street performers
  • greedy landlord
  • sacrifice
  • melodrama
  • sleazy boss
  • poor neighborhood
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Cast & crew

The Laughter Of The City Cast

José Elías Moreno leads the cast, with Joaquín Cordero and Fanny Schiller. Directed by Gilberto Gazcón; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Gilberto Gazcón

More films directed by Gilberto Gazcón: El cafre, Perro callejero, Los novios and Rage.

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FAQ

The Laughter Of The City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Laughter Of The City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Laughter Of The City?

The Laughter Of The City runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Laughter Of The City released?

The Laughter Of The City was released on November 9, 1963.

Who directed The Laughter Of The City?

The Laughter Of The City was directed by Gilberto Gazcón.

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Who is in the cast of The Laughter Of The City?

The Laughter Of The City stars José Elías Moreno, Joaquín Cordero and Fanny Schiller, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Laughter Of The City have a post-credit scene?

No. The Laughter Of The City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Laughter Of The City in?

The original language of The Laughter Of The City is Spanish.

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