The Madman (1971)
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.
Director: Claude Goretta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 11, 1971
Cast
- François Simon - George Plond
- Camille Fournier - Jeanne Plond
- Arnold Walter - Alain Burnier
- Pierre Walker - Director
- André Neury - Police inspector
- Jean Claudio - Business agent
- Frédérique Meininger - Simone
- Jean-Luc Bideau - Jean-Luc
- Roland Amstutz - Policeman
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jean Zeller
Production: Groupe 5, TSR
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Goretta
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Madman about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Madman?
- The Madman was directed by Claude Goretta.
- Who stars in The Madman?
- The Madman stars François Simon, Camille Fournier, Arnold Walter, Pierre Walker, André Neury, Jean Claudio.
- How long is The Madman?
- The Madman has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Madman?
- The Madman is a Drama film.
- Where was The Madman produced?
- The Madman was produced in Switzerland.