Movie

Tales of Ordinary Madness

★ 6.0(77)19811h 41m

Tales of Ordinary Madness is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Marco Ferreri
Release date: 1981-09-11
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: 23 Giugno

About Tales of Ordinary Madness

Tales of Ordinary Madness is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Marco Ferreri, starring Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti and Susan Tyrrell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tales of Ordinary Madness in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ben Gazzara

Charles Serking

Ornella Muti

Cass

Susan Tyrrell

Vera

Tanya Lopert

Vicky

Roy Brocksmith

Barman

Katya Berger

Girl on Beach

Hope Cameron

Hotel Proprietor

Judith Drake

Widow

Patrick Hughes

Pimp

Wendy Welles

Runaway

Stratton Leopold

Publisher

Tobin Bell

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

beachbased on novel or bookself-destructionpimpmasochismbartenderpoetsurrealismarrestlos angeles, californiaalcoholictypewriterex-husband ex-wife relationshipdeadbeat dad

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tales of Ordinary Madness in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Tales of Ordinary Madness on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Tales of Ordinary Madness on Netflix?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel.

How long is Tales of Ordinary Madness?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Tales of Ordinary Madness?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness stars Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti, Susan Tyrrell, Tanya Lopert and Roy Brocksmith.

When did Tales of Ordinary Madness come out?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness is a 1981 movie directed by Marco Ferreri.

What genre is Tales of Ordinary Madness?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness is Drama film.

Who directed Tales of Ordinary Madness?+

Tales of Ordinary Madness was directed by Marco Ferreri.