Madness Rules
Matto regiert
Synopsis
If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.
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Heinrich Gretler
Wachtmeister Studer
Heinz Woester
Dr. med. Ernst Laduner
Irene Naef
Margrit Laduner
Sigfrit Steiner
Kommissar
Friedrich Braun
Otto Brefin
Gottlieb Büchi
Zarli Carigiet
Jules
Fritz Delius
Hugo Döblin
Enzo Ertini
Hans Gaugler
Emil Gerber
Jutzeler, Pfleger
Walburga Gmür
Emil Gyr
Max Haufler
Weyrauch, Pfleger
Emil Hegetschweiler
Gilgen, Pfleger
Hans Kaes
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zürcher Rex-Kino
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leopold Lindtberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Glauser
- Original Title
- Matto regiert
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leopold Lindtberg
Friedrich Glauser
Department Leadership Roster
Leopold Lindtberg
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madness Rules
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What is Madness Rules about?
If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.
Who directed Madness Rules?
Madness Rules was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.
Who stars in Madness Rules?
The principal cast of Madness Rules includes Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester, Irene Naef, Sigfrit Steiner, Friedrich Braun.
When was Madness Rules released and how long is it?
Madness Rules was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is Madness Rules based on a book or true story?
Madness Rules is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Glauser".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madness Rules?
Madness Rules holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).