The Mad Heart
Le Cœur fou
Synopsis
Serge Menessier has been paid to shoot a reportage on his ex-wife's depression. Now remarried, he has accepted the job to pay his debts and maybe because he is still in love with her, a famous actress whose career he contributed to launch.
Top Cast
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Michel Auclair
Serge Ménessier
Ewa Swann
Clo
Madeleine Robinson
Clara Noël
Brigitte Auber
Cécile Menessier
Jean-Claude Michel
Georges
Maurice Garrel
Le docteur Auger
Daniel Cauchy
Un photographe
Marc Michel
L'acteur
Philippe Mareuil
Serge Sauvion
Un photographe
Yves Gabrielli
Jean-Henri Chambois
Danielle Palmero
Gisèle Grandpré
Danielle Kuffler
Martine Chevallier
Roger Trapp
Colette Régis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, Philippe Dumarçay, Pierre Pelegri
- Original Score
- Jean-Pierre Bourtayre
- Original Title
- Le Cœur fou
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sirius, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, Philippe Dumarçay, Pierre Pelegri
Jean-Pierre Bourtayre
Quinto Albicocco
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Director
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Writer
Philippe Dumarçay
Writer
Pierre Pelegri
Writer
Jean-Pierre Bourtayre
Original Music Composer
Quinto Albicocco
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mad Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mad Heart about?
Serge Menessier has been paid to shoot a reportage on his ex-wife's depression. Now remarried, he has accepted the job to pay his debts and maybe because he is still in love with her, a famous actress whose career he contributed to launch.
Who directed The Mad Heart?
The Mad Heart was directed by Jean-Gabriel Albicocco.
Who stars in The Mad Heart?
The principal cast of The Mad Heart includes Michel Auclair, Ewa Swann, Madeleine Robinson, Brigitte Auber, Jean-Claude Michel.
When was The Mad Heart released and how long is it?
The Mad Heart was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mad Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mad Heart was composed by Jean-Pierre Bourtayre.