Maniac
“Stalks his wife... his daughter... their lover!”
Synopsis
When a stranger enters a quiet, country town and is seduced by a sensuous married woman he unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a storm of sexual guilt and murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Maniac / Original Theatrical Trailer (1963)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Carreras
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Maniac
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Carreras
Jimmy Sangster
Stanley Black
Wilkie Cooper
Tom Simpson
Jimmy Sangster
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Carreras
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Jimmy Sangster
Producer
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Tom Simpson
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maniac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maniac about?
When a stranger enters a quiet, country town and is seduced by a sensuous married woman he unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a storm of sexual guilt and murder.
Who directed Maniac?
Maniac was directed by Michael Carreras.
Who stars in Maniac?
The principal cast of Maniac includes Kerwin Mathews, Nadia Gray, Donald Houston, Liliane Brousse, George Pastell.
When was Maniac released and how long is it?
Maniac was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Maniac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maniac was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maniac?
Maniac holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).