George is a middle-aged man who lives with his disabled wife. He faces dire financial straits after an investment firm wipes out his life savings and forces him into early retirement. Consequently, he becomes increasingly disillusioned and desperate, which ultimately drives him to the brink of insanity.
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Cast
21 people
François Simon
George Plond
Known for
To Die of Love
Christ Stopped at Eboli
Camille Fournier
Jeanne Plond
Known for
The Gentleman from Epsom
Claude Goretta
Michel Bühler
Jean Zeller
Arnold Walter
Alain Burnier
Also in
Subway
The Big Night
Pierre Walker
Director
Also in
The Middle of the World
The Savage State
André Neury
Police inspector
Jean Claudio
Business agent
Known for
Boys' School
Triple Cross
Frédérique Meininger
Simone
Known for
The Lover
'Round Midnight
Jean-Luc Bideau
Jean-Luc
Known for
H
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Desko Janic
Le médecin
Claude Goretta Director · Jean Zeller Cinematographer
First release October 2, 1970 · Produced in Switzerland · Production TSR, Group 5
Production
Groupe 5
Production
TSR
Production
Group 5
Production
Switzerland
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Original title
Le fou
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Switzerland · October 2, 1970
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
Switzerland · January 11, 1971
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
January 1, 1971 · Dinard Film Festival
Iran
May 26, 2021 · Fajr International Film Festival
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