Madness (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Madness is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An escaped convicted murderer invades the cottage of a man, his wife and the wife's sister, whereupon he proceeds to torment this already dysfunctional trio with rape and violence.
Who’s in it. Madness stars Joe Dallesandro as Joe Brezzi, Patrizia Behn as Liliana, Gianni Macchia as Sergio and Lorraine De Selle as Paola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Madness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madness (1980)?
- In US, Madness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madness worth watching?
- Madness holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madness?
- Madness stars Joe Dallesandro, Patrizia Behn, Gianni Macchia, Lorraine De Selle and Omero Capanna.