Mad to Be Normal
Synopsis
The story of Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing and his unique community at Kingsley Hall, East London in the 1960s.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-03
Top Cast
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David Tennant
RD Laing
Elisabeth Moss
Angie Wood
Michael Gambon
Sidney Kotok
Gabriel Byrne
Jim
David Bamber
John Meredith
Olivia Poulet
Maria
Adam Paul Harvey
Paul Zemmell
Jerome Holder
John Holding
Linda Hargreaves
Mrs Holding
Declan Wilson
Mr Holding
Lucie Glynn
Joan Walker
Cia Allan
Mrs Walker
Trevor White
Bryan
Rebecca Gethings
Jane Simons
Lydia Orange
Sarah
Tom Richards
Raymond
James Utechin
Sam
Alexandra Finnie
Susie Laing
Release History & Theatrical Window
Glasgow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mullan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mullan, Tracy Moreton
- Original Score
- Laurie Yule
- Original Title
- Mad to Be Normal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- GSP Studios, Gizmo Films, Bad Penny Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mullan
Robert Mullan, Tracy Moreton
Laurie Yule
Ali Asad
Laurie Yule
Charlotte Arden, Phin Glynn, Alan Latham, Peter Gerard Dunphy, Norman Merry
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mullan
Director
Robert Mullan
Writer
Ali Asad
Director of Photography
Tracy Moreton
Writer
Charlotte Arden
Producer
Phin Glynn
Producer
Alan Latham
Producer
Laurie Yule
Editor
Celina Norris
Production Design
Lance Milligan
Costume Design
Curtis Rivers
Stunt Coordinator
Laurie Yule
Original Music Composer
Uel Hormann
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad to Be Normal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad to Be Normal about?
The story of Scottish psychiatrist RD Laing and his unique community at Kingsley Hall, East London in the 1960s.
Who directed Mad to Be Normal?
Mad to Be Normal was directed by Robert Mullan.
Who stars in Mad to Be Normal?
The principal cast of Mad to Be Normal includes David Tennant, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Gambon, Gabriel Byrne, David Bamber.
When was Mad to Be Normal released and how long is it?
Mad to Be Normal was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad to Be Normal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad to Be Normal was composed by Laurie Yule.