Mado
Synopsis
A middle-aged businessman faces bankruptcy after his partner's suicide and a rival's unscrupulous offer to buy his company. Determined to avoid the trap, he finds an unexpected solution through a prostitute.
Top Cast
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Michel Piccoli
Simon Léotard
Ottavia Piccolo
Mado
Romy Schneider
Hélène
Jacques Dutronc
Pierre
Julien Guiomar
Lépidon
Charles Denner
Reynald Manecca
Claude Dauphin
Vaudable
Michel Aumont
Aimé Barachet
Jean Bouise
André
Benoît Allemane
Antoine
André Falcon
Mathelin
Jacques Richard
Girbal
Jean-Denis Robert
Alex
Nicolas Vogel
Maxime
Marc Chapiteau
Francis
Sabine Glaser
The groom's sister
Konrad von Bork
Salva
David Tonelli
William
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belgrade 'FEST77'
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Néron, Claude Sautet
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Mado
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Italgema Roma, Les Films La Boétie, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Sautet
Claude Néron, Claude Sautet
Philippe Sarde
Jean Boffety
Jacqueline Thiédot
André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Claude Néron
Screenplay
André Génovès
Producer
Claude Sautet
Screenplay
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Claude Sautet
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mado about?
A middle-aged businessman faces bankruptcy after his partner's suicide and a rival's unscrupulous offer to buy his company. Determined to avoid the trap, he finds an unexpected solution through a prostitute.
Who directed Mado?
Mado was directed by Claude Sautet.
Who stars in Mado?
The principal cast of Mado includes Michel Piccoli, Ottavia Piccolo, Romy Schneider, Jacques Dutronc, Julien Guiomar.
When was Mado released and how long is it?
Mado was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Mado?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mado was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mado?
Mado holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).