They All Laughed (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
They All Laughed is a 1981 romantic comedy directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Ben Gazzara, Colleen Camp and John Ritter. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Exclusivos Triunfo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is They All Laughed About?
The premise of They All Laughed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The detectives of New York City's Odyssey Agency find themselves increasingly involved in the complicated lives of their clients. Gumshoe John Russo becomes captivated by the alluring Italian beauty Angela while on a case. Meanwhile, his partner Charles finds himself falling for Dolores, a charming woman who is also unfaithful to her husband. The story follows their humorous and complicated investigations, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal desire.
They All Laughed Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- title based on song
- three word title
- older man younger woman relationship
- country music
- clumsiness
- country singer
- taxi
- kiss
- roller skating
- surveillance
- love
- detective agency
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- new york city
- taxi driver
- private detective
- adultery
- sister sister relationship
- car accident
- restaurant
- mother son relationship
- scene during end credits
- car chase
- affair with one's secretary
- womanizer
- city hall
- father daughter relationship
- secretary
- extramarital affair
- pursuit
- flirting
- heartbreak
- helicopter
- manhattan new york city
- dog
- mannequin
- rearview mirror
- ledge
- chase
- chewing gum
- female bonding
- department store
- lust
- elevator
- cigarette smoking
- dancing
- nightclub
- dysfunctional marriage
- apartment
- wedding
- world trade center manhattan new york city
They All Laughed Cast
Ben Gazzara leads the cast, with Colleen Camp and John Ritter. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich
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They All Laughed Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave They All Laughed 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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They All Laughed Plot Summary
What happens in They All Laughed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the lively streets of New York City, the Odyssey Detective Agency represents a melting pot of three distinct characters: John Russo, a middle-aged man whose desires often cloud his judgment; Arthur Brodsky, a carefree spirit with a knack for juggling multiple love interests; and Charles Rutledge, a timid and anxious individual desperately seeking direction in his life. These three men work under the watchful and somewhat grumpy mentorship of their boss, Leon Leondopolous, who is entangled in an affair with his secretary, Amy.
The narrative takes an intriguing turn as they investigate the lives of two married women. First, there’s Angela Niotes, the captivating wife of a British tycoon, and then there’s Dolores Martin, a stunning blonde whose beauty catches the eye of many.
Full summary
The whole story of They All Laughed, scene by scene
They All Laughed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of They All Laughed.
How Well Do You Know They All Laughed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the detective agency in the movie?
Cars in They All Laughed
113 cars on screen, including the 1975 Checker Taxicab and the 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.
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1975 Checker Taxicab Main role -
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1975 Ford LTD Important role -
1978 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine Important role
They All Laughed Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Et tout le monde riait” and “...e tutti risero”.
- Also known as
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- Et tout le monde riait
- ...e tutti risero
- Muito Riso e Muita Alegria
- Todos rieron
- Sie haben alle gelacht
- Ei toți au râs
- Все они смеялись
- Всички се смееха
- És mindenki nevetett
- 哄堂大笑
- Вони всі сміялися
- Tothom va riure
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- … och så levde dom lyckliga…
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They All Laughed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of They All Laughed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is They All Laughed?
They All Laughed runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was They All Laughed released?
They All Laughed was released on August 21, 1981.
Who directed They All Laughed?
They All Laughed was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
More films by Peter Bogdanovich Who is in the cast of They All Laughed?
They All Laughed stars Ben Gazzara, Colleen Camp and John Ritter, among 10 credited actors.
How is They All Laughed rated?
They All Laughed has 63 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does They All Laughed have a post-credit scene?
No. They All Laughed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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