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Sold Laughter (1981)

Russian cinematic fairy tale film directed by Leonid Nechayev

Film facts

Runtime
2h 20m 140 min
Released
1981
Language
Russian

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

Sold Laughter has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 min). The Russian film released in 1981. It is directed by Leonid Nechayev and stars Aleksandr Prodan and Pavel Kadochnikov.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Written by
Inna Vetkina
Production
Belarusfilm, USSR State Committee for Television and Radio

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Timm Thaler

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 Sold Laughter?

Sold Laughter has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes, or 140 min.

When did Sold Laughter release?

Sold Laughter released in 1981.

Who directed Sold Laughter?

Sold Laughter is directed by Leonid Nechayev.

Who is in the cast of Sold Laughter?

The cast of Sold Laughter includes Aleksandr Prodan and Pavel Kadochnikov.

Is Sold Laughter based on a true story or a book?

Sold Laughter is based on Timm Thaler.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.