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Tales That Witness Madness
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Tales That Witness Madness

1973-10-31 · 90 min · ★ 5.5

Horror · Comedy · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Freddie Francis
Production companies
World Film Services
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsDr. Nicholas
Donald PleasenceDonald PleasenceProf. R.C. Tremayne
Georgia BrownGeorgia BrownFay Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Donald HoustonDonald HoustonSam Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Russell LewisPaul (segment "Mr. Tiger")
David WoodDavid WoodTutor (segment "Mr. Tiger")
Suzy KendallSuzy KendallAnn / Beatrice (segment "Penny Farthing")
Peter McEneryPeter McEneryTimothy Patrick (segment "Penny Farthing")
Neil Kennedy1st Removal Men (segment "Penny Farthing")
Richard Connaught2nd Removal Man (segment "Penny Farthing")
Beth MorrisBeth MorrisPolly (segment "Penny Farthing")
Frank ForsythFrank ForsythUncle Albert (segment "Penny Farthing")
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsBella Thompson (segment "Mel")
Michael JaystonMichael JaystonBrian (segment "Mel")
Kim NovakKim NovakAuriol (segment "Luau")
Michael PetrovitchMichael PetrovitchKimo (segment "Luau")
Mary TammMary TammGinny (segment "Luau")
Lesley NunnerleyLesley NunnerleyVera (segment "Luau")
Leon LissekLeon LissekKeoki (segment "Luau")
Zohra SehgalZohra SehgalMalia (segment "Luau")

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