The Comedians
"They lie, they cheat, they destroy… they even try to love"
Originally released in 1967. The Comedians is a drama film. directed by Peter Glenville. With a runtime of 2h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Alec Guinness
Synopsis
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 32m
152 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (43 votes)
Box Office
$5.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
as Martha Pineda
Alec Guinness
as Major H. O. Jones
Peter Ustinov
as Ambassador Manuel Pineda
Paul Ford
as Smith
Lillian Gish
as Mrs. Smith
Georg Stanford Brown
as Henri Philipot
Roscoe Lee Browne
as Petit Pierre
Gloria Foster
as Mrs. Philipot
James Earl Jones
as Dr. Magiot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,200,000
Production Companies
- Maximillian Productions
- Trianon Films
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comedians about?
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
Who directed The Comedians?
The Comedians was directed by Peter Glenville.
How long is The Comedians?
The Comedians has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
When was The Comedians released?
The Comedians was released on October 31, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Comedians?
The main cast of The Comedians includes Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Alec Guinness, Peter Ustinov, Paul Ford.