Madness Rules (1947)
If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.
Director: Leopold Lindtberg
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 17, 1947
Cast
- Heinrich Gretler - Wachtmeister Studer
- Heinz Woester - Dr. med. Ernst Laduner
- Irene Naef - Margrit Laduner
- Sigfrit Steiner - Kommissar
- Friedrich Braun
- Otto Brefin
- Gottlieb Büchi
- Zarli Carigiet - Jules
- Fritz Delius
- Hugo Döblin
Screenplay
- Friedrich Glauser (Novel)
Production: Praesens-Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Leopold Lindtberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madness Rules about?
- If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.
- Who directed Madness Rules?
- Madness Rules was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.
- Who stars in Madness Rules?
- Madness Rules stars Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester, Irene Naef, Sigfrit Steiner, Friedrich Braun, Otto Brefin.
- How long is Madness Rules?
- Madness Rules has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Madness Rules?
- Madness Rules is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Madness Rules produced?
- Madness Rules was produced in Switzerland.