What is A Fine Madness?
A Fine Madness is a 1966 American film directed by Irvin Kershner that blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance. The plot centers on the relationship between a womanizing poet and a psychiatrist whose own wife is straying.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 29, 1966
- Studios
- Pan Arts, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
A Fine Madness is a 1966 American film directed by Irvin Kershner that blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance. The plot centers on the relationship between a womanizing poet and a psychiatrist whose own wife is straying.
Culturally, the film is noted for its visual presentation, with The New York Times describing it as a handsomely colored eyeful. It features a cast including Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O'Neal, and Colleen Dewhurst.
Should you watch it?
“A womanizing poet becomes the patient of a psychiatrist with a straying wife.”
- Features performances by Sean Connery and Joanne Woodward
- Described by Howard Thompson as a handsomely colored eyeful
- Explores the intersection of poetry and psychiatry
- May not appeal to those seeking a traditional comedy despite its genre labeling
Watch it if you enjoy 1960s dramas focusing on complex interpersonal relationships.
The film is a comedy, drama, and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who stars in A Fine Madness?
The film stars Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O'Neal, and Colleen Dewhurst.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Irvin Kershner.
What is the general plot of the film?
It follows a womanizing poet who falls into the hands of a psychiatrist with a straying wife.
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