Tales of Ordinary Madness
Storie di ordinaria follia
Synopsis
Poet/lecturer Charles Serking awakens from his alcoholic haze long enough to take a bus back to L.A. and plunge into an orgy of drink and sexual depravity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Ferreri
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Ferreri, Charles Bukowski, Sergio Amidei, Anthony Foutz
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Storie di ordinaria follia
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- 23 Giugno, Ginis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Ferreri
Marco Ferreri, Charles Bukowski, Sergio Amidei, Anthony Foutz
Philippe Sarde
Tonino Delli Colli
Ruggero Mastroianni
Jacqueline Ferreri
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Ferreri
Director
Marco Ferreri
Writer
Charles Bukowski
Writer
Sergio Amidei
Writer
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Anthony Foutz
Writer
Jacqueline Ferreri
Producer
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Nicoletta Ercole
Costume Design
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Ordinary Madness
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What is Tales of Ordinary Madness about?
Poet/lecturer Charles Serking awakens from his alcoholic haze long enough to take a bus back to L.A. and plunge into an orgy of drink and sexual depravity.
Who directed Tales of Ordinary Madness?
Tales of Ordinary Madness was directed by Marco Ferreri.
Who stars in Tales of Ordinary Madness?
The principal cast of Tales of Ordinary Madness includes Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti, Susan Tyrrell, Tanya Lopert, Roy Brocksmith.
When was Tales of Ordinary Madness released and how long is it?
Tales of Ordinary Madness was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales of Ordinary Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales of Ordinary Madness was composed by Philippe Sarde.