The Laughing Crime (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film

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Released in 1963, The Laughing Crime is a comedy and crime film directed by Nagdy Hafez, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. A comedy about a television director who gets provoked by his uncle to avenge his dead father, but he prefers to let things go and get married to Layla. But he then gets informed that one of the members of the family who killed his father was released form prison and is planning to kill him.

Who’s in it. The Laughing Crime stars Ahmad Mazhar as Medhat Salem, Soad Hosny as Laila, Mahmoud el-Meliguy as Salman El-Doksh and Abdel Moneim Ibrahim as Shaker, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Laughing Crime page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Laughing Crime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Laughing Crime (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Laughing Crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Laughing Crime?
The Laughing Crime stars Ahmad Mazhar, Soad Hosny, Mahmoud el-Meliguy, Abdel Moneim Ibrahim and Mimi Chakib.
When was The Laughing Crime released?
The Laughing Crime was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.