Madman
Synopsis
Killing as many commies as he can is the goal of a hatred consumed private in the Israeli Army. The memory of his torture in a Russian mental hospital has driven him to revenge. Persuading his friends and lovers to join him in his quest, he sets out on a mission of blood and vengeance. Sigourney Weaver stars as the brave woman who must love and trust a madman.
Top Cast
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Michael Beck
Boris Abramovitch
Alan Feinstein
Stan Gould
F. Murray Abraham
Marco Cohen
Sigourney Weaver
Gale
Esther Zewko
Hana Laslo
Shosh
Shimon Barr
Sergeant Landau
Michael Warshaviak
Medic
Misha Asherov
Major Saul
Zachi Noy
Supply Man
Zvi Borodo
Miss Sergeant
Abraham Celektar
Policeman
Arieh Elias
Mizrahi
Claudia Amm
Vid Hardt
Michael Schneider
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Cohen
- Original Score
- Dan Cohen
- Original Title
- Madman
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Belmont Media, Israfilm Ltd., NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Cohen
Dan Cohen
Dan Cohen
Yehiel Ne'eman
Alex Massis, Zvi Spielmann, Dan Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Cohen
Director
Zvi Spielmann
Producer
Dan Cohen
Writer
Dan Cohen
Producer
Yehiel Ne'eman
Director of Photography
Dan Cohen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madman about?
Killing as many commies as he can is the goal of a hatred consumed private in the Israeli Army. The memory of his torture in a Russian mental hospital has driven him to revenge. Persuading his friends and lovers to join him in his quest, he sets out on a mission of blood and vengeance. Sigourney Weaver stars as the brave woman who must love and trust a madman.
Who directed Madman?
Madman was directed by Dan Cohen.
Who stars in Madman?
The principal cast of Madman includes Michael Beck, Alan Feinstein, F. Murray Abraham, Sigourney Weaver, Esther Zewko.
When was Madman released and how long is it?
Madman was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Madman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madman was composed by Dan Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madman?
Madman holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).