The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
“The creator of MAD changes comics, satire and culture forever.”
Synopsis
Bursting from the immigrant streets of 1920s Brooklyn, Harvey Kurtzman ignited a creative revolution reshaping comics, satire, and popular culture. Through rare archives, unseen interviews, handcrafted animation, and an original jazz score, this documentary reveals the man who created MAD Magazine and helped redefine American humour and visual storytelling forever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bart Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bart Simpson
- Original Title
- The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Aconite Productions, Intuitive Pictures, Téléfilm Canada, Screen Scotland, UK Global Screen Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bart Simpson
Bart Simpson
Alexandre Lampron, Alana Mejía González
Tom Randaxhe, Colin Monie
Ina Fichman, Aimara Reques, Terry Gilliam, Mark Thomas, Mark Achbar
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Simpson
Director
Ina Fichman
Producer
Aimara Reques
Producer
Alexandre Lampron
Director of Photography
Alana Mejía González
Director of Photography
Tom Randaxhe
Editor
Colin Monie
Editor
Bart Simpson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman about?
Bursting from the immigrant streets of 1920s Brooklyn, Harvey Kurtzman ignited a creative revolution reshaping comics, satire, and popular culture. Through rare archives, unseen interviews, handcrafted animation, and an original jazz score, this documentary reveals the man who created MAD Magazine and helped redefine American humour and visual storytelling forever.
Who directed The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman?
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman was directed by Bart Simpson.
Who stars in The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman?
The principal cast of The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman includes Harvey Kurtzman, Sergio Aragonés, Robert Crumb, Terry Gilliam, Karen Green.
When was The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman released and how long is it?
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.