The Lunatic
“A Seriously Wicked Comedy Hot From Jamaica”
Synopsis
A Jamaican comedy, the story of a village madman, Aloysious, who has the amazing ability to talk to anything, including trees, cows and cricket balls.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lol Creme
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony C. Winkler
- Original Score
- Wally Badarou
- Original Title
- The Lunatic
- Country of Origin
- Jamaica
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Island Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lol Creme
Anthony C. Winkler
Wally Badarou
Richard Greatrex
Michael Connell
Matthew Binns, Chris Blackwell, Dan Genetti, Paul M. Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Lol Creme
Director
Anthony C. Winkler
Screenplay
Matthew Binns
Producer
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Wally Badarou
Original Music Composer
Richard Greatrex
Director of Photography
Michael Connell
Editor
Pat Griffiths
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lunatic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lunatic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lunatic about?
A Jamaican comedy, the story of a village madman, Aloysious, who has the amazing ability to talk to anything, including trees, cows and cricket balls.
Who directed The Lunatic?
The Lunatic was directed by Lol Creme.
Who stars in The Lunatic?
The principal cast of The Lunatic includes Paul Campbell, Julie T. Wallace, Carl Bradshaw, Reginald Carter, Winston Stona.
When was The Lunatic released and how long is it?
The Lunatic was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lunatic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lunatic was composed by Wally Badarou.
Is The Lunatic based on a book or true story?
The Lunatic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony C. Winkler".