Switzerland / Oct 02, 1970 / Locarno Film Festival
The Madman (1971)
Directed by Claude Goretta
1h 27minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le fou |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Groupe 5, TSR |
| Release date | 11 gennaio 1971 |
| Writer | Claude Goretta |
| Cinematography | Jean Zeller |
| Assistant directors | Claude Goretta |
| Camera operators | Jean Zeller |
| Additional photography | Jean Zeller |
| Music | Marcel Sommerer |
| Sound | Marcel Sommerer |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Switzerland / Jan 11, 1971
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