Midnight Madness
“The most fun you'll ever have... in the dark!”
Synopsis
A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furiously match wits with one another while trying to locate and decipher various cryptic clues planted ingeniously around Los Angeles.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Midnight Madness 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-24
Top Cast
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David Naughton
Adam Larson - Yellow Team Leader
Debra Clinger
Laura - Yellow Team
Eddie Deezen
Wesley - White Team Leader
Michael J. Fox
Scott Larson
Stephen Furst
Harold - Blue Team Leader
Maggie Roswell
Donna - Red Team Leader
David Damas
Marvin - Yellow Team
Patricia Alice Albrecht
Lucille - Blue Team
Andy Tennant
Melio - Blue Team
Brian Frishman
Barf - Blue Team
Joel Kenney
Flynch - Yellow Team
Sal Lopez
Blade - Blue Team
Robyn Petty
Berle - Red Team
Betsy Lynn Thompson
Peggy - Red Team
Carol Gwynn Thompson
Lulu - Red Team
Marvin Katzoff
Debater #1 - White Team
Christopher Sands
Debater #2 - White Team
Dirk Blocker
Blaylak - Green Team
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wechter, Michael Nankin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wechter, Michael Nankin
- Original Score
- Julius Wechter
- Original Title
- Midnight Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wechter, Michael Nankin
David Wechter, Michael Nankin
Julius Wechter
Frank V. Phillips
Norman R. Palmer, Jack Sekely
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
David Wechter
Director
Michael Nankin
Director
John B. Mansbridge
Production Design
David Wechter
Writer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Ron Miller
Producer
Julius Wechter
Original Music Composer
Norman R. Palmer
Editor
Michael Nankin
Writer
Jack Sekely
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Madness
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What is Midnight Madness about?
A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furiously match wits with one another while trying to locate and decipher various cryptic clues planted ingeniously around Los Angeles.
Who directed Midnight Madness?
Midnight Madness was directed by David Wechter, Michael Nankin.
Who stars in Midnight Madness?
The principal cast of Midnight Madness includes David Naughton, Debra Clinger, Eddie Deezen, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Furst.
When was Midnight Madness released and how long is it?
Midnight Madness was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight Madness was composed by Julius Wechter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midnight Madness?
Midnight Madness holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).