They All Laughed (1981)

6.3PG115 minDirector: Peter Bogdanovich

1981 film by Peter Bogdanovich

They All Laughed is a 1981 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Ben Gazzara, Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter, Colleen Camp, Patti Hansen, and Dorothy Stratten. The film was based on a screenplay by Bogdanovich and Blaine Novak. It takes its name from the George and Ira Gershwin song of the same name.

The film is set in New York City, largely filmed outdoors on the streets, and tells the story of three private detectives investigating two beautiful women for infidelity. The detectives eventually wind up romantically pursuing the women, who turn the tables on them. The film is also a candid look at love and sex in New York City in the early 1980s.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is They All Laughed about?
They All Laughed (1981) — New York's Odyssey Detective Agency is hired by two different clients to follow two women suspected of infidelity. Ladies' man John Russo trails Angela Niotes, the elegant wife of a wealthy Italian industrialist, while Charles Rutledge and Arthur Brodsky follow Dolores Martin, th
Is They All Laughed based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is They All Laughed scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.