The Laughing Woman (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, The Laughing Woman is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Piero Schivazappa, running about 86 minutes. “Dominance. Submission.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful PR woman Maria finds herself trapped in the home of the sinister and troubled Dr Sayer, where she is subjected to a series of increasingly bizarre, terrifying and degradating sex games. Sayer admits that he has murdered several women after the same ordeal, always killing them at the point of orgasm. But all is not what it seems, and this is revealed to be the fantasy of a troubled man. Sayer finds salvation in Maria and falls for her, only for her to turn the tables on him and ultimately reveal that she too is not what she seems.
Who’s in it. The Laughing Woman stars Dagmar Lassander as Maria, Philippe Leroy as Dr. Sayer, Lorenza Guerrieri as Gida and Varo Soleri as Administrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Laughing Woman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Laughing Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Laughing Woman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Laughing Woman (1969)?
- In US, The Laughing Woman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Laughing Woman worth watching?
- The Laughing Woman holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Laughing Woman?
- The Laughing Woman stars Dagmar Lassander, Philippe Leroy, Lorenza Guerrieri, Varo Soleri and Maria Cumani Quasimodo.
- When was The Laughing Woman released?
- The Laughing Woman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.