Mad Bull
“Hated in the ring. Loved by those who knew him. And stalked by a deranged assassin.”
Synopsis
An embittered professional wrestler, convinced that his life has no meaning outside the ring, meets a beautiful woman. Unlike most of the women he has known, she seems to be interested in him for himself rather than his fame or his money, and he finds himself becoming attracted to her.
Top Cast
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Alex Karras
Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus
Susan Anspach
Christina Sebastiani
Elisha Cook Jr.
Sweeper
Tracey Walter
Coley Turner
Bradley Lieberman
(uncredited)
K.C. Martel
Alex Karkus
Eddra Gale
Queenie
Ernie Hudson
Black Bart
Regis Philbin
Raymond Towne
Nicholas Colasanto
Duke Sallow
Richard Karron
Yapoptsky
Steve Sandor
Jack 'The White Knight' Braden
Laurie Heineman
Delia
Harry Landers
Dr. Bradford
Mike Mazurki
Tidy
Eddie Quillan
Rafferty
Dennis Burkley
Earl Lewis
H.B. Haggerty
Mr. Clean
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Steckler, Walter Doniger
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, Wayne Wellons, Vernon Zimmerman
- Original Title
- Mad Bull
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Steckler, Walter Doniger
Stanley Mann, Wayne Wellons, Vernon Zimmerman
Scott Conrad, Thomas Stanford
Department Leadership Roster
Len Steckler
Director
Walter Doniger
Director
Scott Conrad
Editor
Thomas Stanford
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Bull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Bull about?
An embittered professional wrestler, convinced that his life has no meaning outside the ring, meets a beautiful woman. Unlike most of the women he has known, she seems to be interested in him for himself rather than his fame or his money, and he finds himself becoming attracted to her.
Who directed Mad Bull?
Mad Bull was directed by Len Steckler, Walter Doniger.
Who stars in Mad Bull?
The principal cast of Mad Bull includes Alex Karras, Susan Anspach, Elisha Cook Jr., Tracey Walter, Bradley Lieberman.
When was Mad Bull released and how long is it?
Mad Bull was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.