The Madman
1971, French. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 11 January 1971
- Original title
- Le fou
- Country
- Switzerland
- Written by
- Claude Goretta
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The Madman runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Madman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Madman?
If you liked The Madman, try The Nest, Hardball, The Young One.
Who directed The Madman?
The Madman (1971) was directed by Claude Goretta and stars François Simon, Camille Fournier, Arnold Walter.