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Cast
Jack Hawkins
as Dr. Nicholas
Donald Pleasence
as Prof. R.C. Tremayne
Georgia Brown
as Fay Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Donald Houston
as Sam Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Russell Lewis
as Paul (segment "Mr. Tiger")
David Wood
as Tutor (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Suzy Kendall
as Ann / Beatrice (segment "Penny Farthing")
Peter McEnery
as Timothy Patrick (segment "Penny Farthing")
Neil Kennedy
as 1st Removal Men (segment "Penny Farthing")
Richard Connaught
as 2nd Removal Man (segment "Penny Farthing")
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1973
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresHorror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Votes55
DirectorFreddie Francis
WritersJennifer Jayne
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTales That Witness Madness
About Tales That Witness Madness
Enigmatic asylum owner Dr Tremayne houses four very special cases. Visited by his colleague Nicholas, Tremayne explains his amazing and controversial theories as to why each patient went mad, be they a ritualistic 'luau', a time-travelling bicycle, a toy tiger, and a tree stump.
Directed by Freddie Francis, Tales That Witness Madness leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Hawkins, Donald Pleasence, Georgia Brown — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1973.
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