I, Madman (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot
I, Madman is a 1989 horror thriller directed by Tibor Takács, starring Jenny Wright as Virginia, Clayton Rohner and Randall William Cook. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $205 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Tibor Takács
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sarliu/Diamant
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I, Madman About?
The premise of I, Madman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lose Yourself in a Good Book. A bookshop clerk starts seeing the disfigured killer from her favorite 1950s pulp novels come to life and start killing people around her.
I, Madman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- panties
- book
- female protagonist
- psychopath
- insanity
- fear
- sex scene
- monster
- cat
- obsession
- detective
- library
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- straight razor
- self mutilation
- book publisher
- lips cut off
- serial killer
- bookstore
- fantasy becomes reality
- disfigured face
- ear cut off
- nose cut off
- supernatural power
- mutilation
- murder
- title spoken by character
- comma in title
- elevator
- hotel
- flashlight
- punctuation in title
- white panties
- laboratory
- 1950s
- chase
- blood splatter
- apartment
- police station
- telephone booth
- woman in jeopardy
- fainting
- actress
- librarian
- fireplace poker
- stabbed in the hand
- reference to stephen king
- reference to nelson doubleday
- 1980s
- playing piano
- fight
I, Madman Cast & Characters
Jenny Wright leads the cast as Virginia, with Clayton Rohner as Richard and Randall William Cook as Dr. Alan Kessler. Directed by Tibor Takács; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tibor Takács
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Jenny Wright as Virginia -
Clayton Rohner as Richard - Randall William Cook as Dr. Alan Kessler
- Murray Rubin as Sidney Zeit
Also Starring in I, Madman
· 20 more- Steven Memel Lenny
- Stephanie Hodge Mona
- Mary Pat Gleason Policewoman
- Christopher Kriesa Sarge
- Jeff Yesko Patrolman
- Nelson Welch Elderly Customer
- Bruce Wagner Pianist
- Tom Badal Composite Artist
- Vance Valencia Sgt. Navarro
- Roger La Page Acting Teacher
- Stan Roth Forensic Expert
- Kevin Best Black Actor
- Raf Nazario Lyle
- Vincent Lucchesi Lt. Garber
- Michelle Jordan Colette
- Mary Baldwin Librarian
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- Bob Frank Hotel Manager
- James Quincey Hendrick Bus Driver
- David P. Lewis Officer
- Marty Levy Detective Fisk
More from Tibor Takács
More films directed by Tibor Takács: The Christmas Aunt, The Secret Ingredient, Memories of Christmas and It’s Christmas, Eve.
I, Madman Plot Summary
What happens in I, Madman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Virginia, an aspiring actress who works at a used bookstore in downtown Los Angeles, becomes absorbed in the pulpy horror novels of late author Malcolm Brand. Her detective boyfriend, Richard, grows increasingly wary as her free time is consumed by Brand’s unsettling tales, and she often drifts into daydreams where their monstrous figure, Dr. Alan Kessler, appears as a living menace haunting her waking life.
Full summary
The whole story of I, Madman, scene by scene
I, Madman Box Office
I, Madman grossed $205 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$205
How Well Do You Know I, Madman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Virginia's job during the film?
Cars in I, Madman
21 cars on screen, including the 1975 Cadillac Ambulance and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1975 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1977 Dodge Monaco Minor role -
Gillig Phantom Minor role
I, Madman Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Lectures Diaboliques” and “Sola in quella casa”.
- Also known as
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- Lectures Diaboliques
- Sola in quella casa
- Prefácio da Morte
- Locura Asesina
- Sola... in quella casa
- Lecturas diabólicas
- Hardcover
- Безумная
- С твърда корица
- Я, божевільний
- 하드카바
- 疯狂之人
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- Hardcover w sztywnej okładce
- Histórias de Terror
- O Terror da Cidade
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Movies Like I, Madman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Madhouse, Mad Love and Diary of a Madman.
I, Madman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of I, Madman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I, Madman?
I, Madman runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was I, Madman released?
I, Madman was released on April 7, 1989.
Who directed I, Madman?
I, Madman was directed by Tibor Takács.
More films by Tibor Takács Who is in the cast of I, Madman?
I, Madman stars Jenny Wright as Virginia, Clayton Rohner as Richard and Randall William Cook as Dr. Alan Kessler, among 24 credited actors.
How much did I, Madman make at the box office?
I, Madman grossed $205 worldwide.
Does I, Madman have a post-credit scene?
No. I, Madman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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