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The Madman

The Madman

The Madman

Original title: Le fou
★ 6.7 /10 (3) • 1971 • 1h 27m
Drama
Director Claude Goretta
Screenplay Claude Goretta
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.
Release
Jan 11, 1971
Budget
—
Country
Switzerland
Revenue
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Cast

François Simon
François Simon
George Plond
Camille Fournier
Camille Fournier
Jeanne Plond
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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Who stars in The Madman? The main cast of The Madman includes François Simon, Camille Fournier, Arnold Walter, Pierre Walker, André Neury.
Who directed The Madman? The Madman (1971) is directed by Claude Goretta.
How long is The Madman? The Madman has a runtime of 1h 27m. It was released in 1971.
What genre is The Madman? The Madman is a Drama film. It has a rating of 6.7/10 with 3 votes.

Cast

François Simon
François Simon
George Plond
Camille Fournier
Camille Fournier
Jeanne Plond
Jean Claudio
Jean Claudio
Business agent
Frédérique Meininger
Frédérique Meininger
Simone
Jean-Luc Bideau
Jean-Luc Bideau
Jean-Luc
Roland Amstutz
Roland Amstutz
Policeman

Synopsis

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.

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