Movie

Madness Rules

★ 6.3(8)19471h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Leopold Lindtberg
Release date: 1947-04-17
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland
Studio: Praesens-Film
Part of: Wachtmeister Studer Filmreihe

About Madness Rules

Madness Rules is a 1947 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Leopold Lindtberg, starring Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester and Irene Naef. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Madness Rules in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.

Cast

Heinrich Gretler

Wachtmeister Studer

Heinz Woester

Dr. med. Ernst Laduner

Irene Naef

Margrit Laduner

Sigfrit Steiner

Kommissar

Friedrich Braun

Otto Brefin

Gottlieb Büchi

Zarli Carigiet

Jules

Fritz Delius

Hugo Döblin

Enzo Ertini

Hans Gaugler

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Madness Rules in South Africa?+

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How long is Madness Rules?+

Madness Rules has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Madness Rules?+

Madness Rules stars Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester, Irene Naef, Sigfrit Steiner and Friedrich Braun.

When did Madness Rules come out?+

Madness Rules is a 1947 movie directed by Leopold Lindtberg.

What genre is Madness Rules?+

Madness Rules is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Madness Rules?+

Madness Rules was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.