Mad Dog
Wściekły
Synopsis
Detective thriller about a killer loose in the crowds. The film follows a sniper on his rounds looking for victims, while a police inspector, with few clues in hand, has to figure out the motive for the killings as well as who the psychopath is and where he might strike next. He uncovers that the mentally deranged sniper can't stand seeing people happy together in public places.
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Bronisław Cieślak
Bogdan Zawada
Barbara Brylska
Golewiczowa
Liliana Komorowska
Ewa Okrzesik
Halina Gryglaszewska
Jadwiga Pyrnik
Ewa Kania
Hanna Piotrowska
Halina Rasiakówna
Ajewski's Girlfriend
Sabina Wiśniewska
Piotrowski's Mother
Wanda Węsław-Idzińska
Kiosk Attendant
Maria Zbyszewska
Krawczyk's Mother
Tadeusz Borowski
Rudnik
Zbigniew Buczkowski
Janusz Piotrowski
Andrzej Chrzanowski
Jan Golewicz
Wiesław Drzewicz
Hotel Receptionist
Roman Frankl
Janusz Piekarski
Wirgiliusz Gryń
Criminal Investigation Bureau Director
Marek Idziński
Kiosk Attendant
Mieczysław Janowski
Bolesław Dragacz
Zbigniew Koczanowicz
Caretaker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Załuski
- Screenplay & Story
- Romuald Milicz, Roman Załuski
- Original Score
- Jerzy Matula
- Original Title
- Wściekły
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon", Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych we Wrocławiu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Załuski
Romuald Milicz, Roman Załuski
Jerzy Matula
Janusz Pawłowski
Roman Kolski
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Załuski
Director
Romuald Milicz
Screenplay
Roman Załuski
Screenplay
Jerzy Matula
Original Music Composer
Janusz Pawłowski
Director of Photography
Roman Kolski
Editor
Alicja Wasilewska
Costume Design
Jerzy Śnieżawski
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Dog about?
Detective thriller about a killer loose in the crowds. The film follows a sniper on his rounds looking for victims, while a police inspector, with few clues in hand, has to figure out the motive for the killings as well as who the psychopath is and where he might strike next. He uncovers that the mentally deranged sniper can't stand seeing people happy together in public places.
Who directed Mad Dog?
Mad Dog was directed by Roman Załuski.
Who stars in Mad Dog?
The principal cast of Mad Dog includes Bronisław Cieślak, Barbara Brylska, Liliana Komorowska, Halina Gryglaszewska, Ewa Kania.
When was Mad Dog released and how long is it?
Mad Dog was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Dog was composed by Jerzy Matula.