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The Madman
The Madman
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The Madman

Original Title: Le fou

1971
1h 27m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 27m

Storyline

George is a middle-aged man who lives with his disabled wife. He faces dire financial straits after an investment firm wipes out his life savings and forces him into early retirement. Consequently, he becomes increasingly disillusioned and desperate, which ultimately drives him to the brink of insanity.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Jan 11, 1971
Languages
French
Director
Claude Goretta
Claude Goretta
Production
Groupe 5
Groupe 5
TSR
TSR
Production Countries
Switzerland

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

François Simon

François Simon

George Plond

Camille Fournier

Camille Fournier

Jeanne Plond

Arnold Walter

Alain Burnier

Pierre Walker

Director

André Neury

Police inspector

Jean Claudio

Jean Claudio

Business agent

Frédérique Meininger

Frédérique Meininger

Simone

Jean-Luc Bideau

Jean-Luc Bideau

Jean-Luc

Roland Amstutz

Roland Amstutz

Policeman

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