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A Brilliant Madness (2002): Cast

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A Brilliant Madness is a 2002 documentary directed by Mark Samels, starring Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice). It runs 54 minutes.

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A Brilliant Madness (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Mark Samels
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Brilliant Madness About?

The premise of A Brilliant Madness without spoilers.

Tracing the life of Nobel‑winning mathematician John Nash, whose pioneering work in game theory earned him the 1994 Nobel Prize, the documentary follows his brilliant contributions and his battle with schizophrenia. It shows how his extraordinary intellect and his mental illness became linked, inspiring the feature film A Beautiful Mind.

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Cast & crew

A Brilliant Madness Cast & Characters

Liev Schreiber plays Narrator (voice) in A Brilliant Madness. Directed by Mark Samels.

Details

A Brilliant Madness Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “American Experience: A Brilliant Madness” and “A Brilliant Madness: American Experience”.

Also known as
  • American Experience: A Brilliant Madness
  • A Brilliant Madness: American Experience
  • A Brilliant Madness (American Experience)
  • 约翰·纳什:伟大的疯狂
  • ビューティ・マインド~狂気の天才数学者
  • ジョン・ナッシュの人生

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A Brilliant Madness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Brilliant Madness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Brilliant Madness?

A Brilliant Madness runs 54 minutes.

When was A Brilliant Madness released?

A Brilliant Madness was released on May 28, 2002.

Who directed A Brilliant Madness?

A Brilliant Madness was directed by Mark Samels.

Who is in the cast of A Brilliant Madness?

A Brilliant Madness stars Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice).

Does A Brilliant Madness have a post-credit scene?

No. A Brilliant Madness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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