Madness of the Heart
Synopsis
A blind Englishwoman weds a French nobleman and moves into his family's chateau, but she quickly realizes someone there wants her out of the way.
Top Cast
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Margaret Lockwood
Lydia Garth
Paul Dupuis
Paul de Vandiere
Kathleen Byron
Verite Faimont
Maxwell Reed
Joseph Rondolet
Thora Hird
Rosa
Raymond Lovell
Paul's Father
Marie Burke
Paul's Mother
Maurice Denham
Dr. Simon Blake
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mother Superior
Peter Illing
Dr. Matthieu
David Hutcheson
Max
Pamela Stirling
Felicite
Jack McNaughton
Attendant
Marie Ault
Nun
Kynaston Reeves
Sir Robert Hammond
Sheila Raynor
Nun
Marcel Poncin
Frenchman
Stafford Byrne
Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
London (Rated A)
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- Madness of the Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Bennett
Charles Bennett, Flora Sandstrom
Allan Gray
Desmond Dickinson
Helga Cranston
Richard Wainwright
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Bennett
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Helga Cranston
Editor
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Richard Wainwright
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madness of the Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madness of the Heart about?
A blind Englishwoman weds a French nobleman and moves into his family's chateau, but she quickly realizes someone there wants her out of the way.
Who directed Madness of the Heart?
Madness of the Heart was directed by Charles Bennett.
Who stars in Madness of the Heart?
The principal cast of Madness of the Heart includes Margaret Lockwood, Paul Dupuis, Kathleen Byron, Maxwell Reed, Thora Hird.
When was Madness of the Heart released and how long is it?
Madness of the Heart was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Madness of the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madness of the Heart was composed by Allan Gray.
Is Madness of the Heart based on a book or true story?
Madness of the Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Flora Sandstrom".