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Only When I Laugh (1981)

English comedy drama film directed by Glenn Jordan

Film facts

Runtime
2h 120 min
Released
1981
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Only When I Laugh has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). The English film released in 1981. It is directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol and James Coco.

Cast and crew

Director
Glenn Jordan
Cinematography
David M. Walsh
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Neil Simon
Production
Rastar
Distribution
Columbia Pictures

Box office, awards and more

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Warner Bros. Entertainment, California

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1981
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.

When did Only When I Laugh release?

Only When I Laugh released in 1981.

Who directed Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh is directed by Glenn Jordan.

Who is in the cast of Only When I Laugh?

The cast of Only When I Laugh includes Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco, Joan Hackett, David Dukes and Dan Monahan.

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