Die Laughing is a 1980 adventure and comedy movie. It tells the story of a taxi driver named Pinsky who lived in San Francisco and stumbles upon a formula, carried by the monkey, capable of converting atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. A variety of people chase after him trying to get the formula. The movie directed by Jeff Werner features Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, and Charles Durning in significant roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie, Die Laughing, was filmed in the beautiful city of San Francisco, California, USA. The incredible shooting of Die Laughing took place in June 1979, providing the perfect setting for the plot to unfold.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robby Benson | Pinsky |
| Linda Grovenor | Amy |
| Charles Durning | Arnold |
| Elsa Lanchester | Sophie |
| Bud Cort | Mueller |
| Rita Taggart | Thelma |
| Marty Zagon | Friend |
| Larry Hankin | Bock |
| Michael David Lee | Einstein |
| Peter Coyote | Davis |
| Charles Fleischer | Charlie |
| Charles Harwood | Marvin |
| Melanie Henderson | Betty |
| Carel Struycken | Gregor the Giant |
| Chuck Dorsett | Dr. Stowe |
| Morgan Upton | Record judge |
| Christopher Pray | Detective |
| John Bracci | Lt. Allen |
| James Cranna | Newscaster |
| Joe Bellan | Dispatcher |
| John Tim Burrus | Fred |
| Maurice Argent | Jewish man |
| Rhoda Gemignani | Russian ticket taker |
| Nick Outin | Ringmaster |
| Roger Johnson | Gil |
| John E. Tidwell | Ray |
| Scott DeVenney | Contest judge |
Trivia and Facts
- The film marked the first time Bud Cort appeared in a film following his substantial car accident. Despite still recovering from his injuries, he chose to show his scars and bandages while playing the character ‘Mueller’.
