Laugh or Die

2018, 1h 43min -

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny. Show more

"Laugh or Die" — movie produced in Sweden and Finland and released in 2018. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 43min. "Laugh or Die" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime and Tubi and for rent and to buy on Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!