
The Madman
Le Dingue
Synopsis
Two young delinquents run away from a reformatory, across France with a front-wheel drive (Citroën) and live on thefts made here and there in a very crazy way...the police are on their heels, love for one of them is on their way, but so is the drama.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michel Creton
Pierrot, aka 'le Dingue'
Christian Baltauss
Boris
Catherine Daërt
Elsa
Georges Guéret
Commissioner
Alice Arno
Jacques Insermini
Jojo
Philippe Bellay
Janick Boiron
Catherine Cavelier
Jean-Henri Chambois
Annick Cholet
Gérard Dessalles
Gabriel Dornay
France Gay
Eliane Maazel
Marc Monflier
Jacques Nolot
Shirt seller
Alain Park
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Daërt
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Daërt
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Le Dingue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Reda productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Daërt
Daniel Daërt
Vladimir Cosma
Daniel Daërt
Noëlle Balenci
Daniel Daërt
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Daërt
Director
Daniel Daërt
Director of Photography
Noëlle Balenci
Editor
Daniel Daërt
Producer
Jacques Flamand
Production Design
Daniel Daërt
Writer
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Madman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Madman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Madman about?
Two young delinquents run away from a reformatory, across France with a front-wheel drive (Citroën) and live on thefts made here and there in a very crazy way...the police are on their heels, love for one of them is on their way, but so is the drama.
Who directed The Madman?
The Madman was directed by Daniel Daërt.
Who stars in The Madman?
The principal cast of The Madman includes Michel Creton, Christian Baltauss, Catherine Daërt, Georges Guéret, Alice Arno.
When was The Madman released and how long is it?
The Madman was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Madman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Madman was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
