Mad Enough to Kill
Folle à tuer
Synopsis
Julie Ballenger has spent five years in a psychiatric clinic. Leaving the clinic apparently cured, she is hired by a wealthy industrialist, Mostri, to work as a governess to his young nephew, Thomas. The boy is heir to a huge fortune after the recent death of his wealthy parents who died in mysterious circumstances. During a visit to a park, Julie and Thomas are kidnapped at gun-point and driven away to deserted quarry. The two hostages manage to escape, but are closely pursued by an armed killer...
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Marlène Jobert
Julie Ballanger
Tomas Milian
Thompson
Thomas Waintrop
Thomas Mostri
Michel Peyrelon
Walter
Michael Lonsdale
Stephane Mostri
Victor Lanoux
Georges
Antoine Saint-John
Marcellin
Jean Bouise
Dr Rosenfeld
Loredana Nusciak
Marcella Mostri
Jean Bouchaud
Le commissaire Melin
Henri Poirier
L'automobiliste
Roger Ibáñez
L'agriculteur
Véronique Danon
Bernard Charlan
Un gendarme (uncredited)
Jean Cherlian
Un gendarme (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Boisset
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Folle à tuer
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, Produzioni Artistiche Internazionali
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Boisset
Yves Boisset, Jean-Patrick Manchette
Philippe Sarde
Jean Boffety
Albert Jurgenson
Raymond Danon, Roland Girard, Jean Bolvary, Ralph Baum
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Boisset
Director
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Raymond Danon
Producer
Roland Girard
Producer
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Yves Boisset
Screenplay
Jean Bolvary
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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What is Mad Enough to Kill about?
Julie Ballenger has spent five years in a psychiatric clinic. Leaving the clinic apparently cured, she is hired by a wealthy industrialist, Mostri, to work as a governess to his young nephew, Thomas. The boy is heir to a huge fortune after the recent death of his wealthy parents who died in mysterious circumstances. During a visit to a park, Julie and Thomas are kidnapped at gun-point and driven away to deserted quarry. The two hostages manage to escape, but are closely pursued by an armed killer...
Who directed Mad Enough to Kill?
Mad Enough to Kill was directed by Yves Boisset.
Who stars in Mad Enough to Kill?
The principal cast of Mad Enough to Kill includes Marlène Jobert, Tomas Milian, Thomas Waintrop, Michel Peyrelon, Michael Lonsdale.
When was Mad Enough to Kill released and how long is it?
Mad Enough to Kill was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad Enough to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Enough to Kill was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Mad Enough to Kill based on a book or true story?
Mad Enough to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean-Patrick Manchette".