Madman at War (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1985, Madman at War is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Story about a doctor in a Libyan military hospital who is mad, but no-one wants to declare him unfit, and he becomes the captain of a fighting unit. Through him the Germans risk losing a truce with the British, and therefore kill him and give him a hero's funeral.
Who’s in it. Madman at War stars Coluche as Oscar Pilli, Beppe Grillo as Marcello Lupi, Bernard Blier as Belucci and Fabio Testi as Boda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Madman at War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madman at War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madman at War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madman at War (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madman at War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madman at War worth watching?
- Madman at War holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madman at War?
- Madman at War stars Coluche, Beppe Grillo, Bernard Blier, Fabio Testi and Claudio Bisio.
- When was Madman at War released?
- Madman at War was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.