Mad Cows(1999)
They don't take no bull
Mad Cows Synopsis
When her TV star husband Alex decides to divorce her so that he can start a career in politics, newly single mother Maddy goes shoplifting and ends up in jail. Losing custody of her infant child, Maddy hatches a scheme to break out of prison with the assistance of her friend Gillian, who's avoiding the law herself for credit card fraud. Now Maddy has to find the couple who have adopted her son and avoid falling in love with selfish Alex all over again.
Mad Cows (1999) is a comedy film directed by Sara Sugarman, released on October 29, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Anna Friel, Joanna Lumley, Anna Massey and Phyllida Law. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Sara Sugarman
- Writers:
- Sara Sugarman, Sasha Hails, Kathy Lette
- Producers:
- Liz Burton, Frank Mannion, Aaron Simpson
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Aïm
- Composer:
- Mark Thomas
- Status:
- Released
Mad Cows (1999) Trailer
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Mad Cows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Friel
as Maddy
Joanna Lumley
as Gillian
Anna Massey
as Dwina Phelps
Phyllida Law
as Lady Drake (Alex's Mother)
Greg Wise
as Alex
Elizabeth Berrington
as Pru
Omid Djalili
as George
John Standing
as Politician
Nicholas Woodeson
as Detective Slynne
Judy Cornwell
as Maddy’s Mother
Prunella Scales
as Dr. Minny Stinkler
Neil Stuke
as Desk Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by Sara Sugarman, written by Sara Sugarman, Sasha Hails and Kathy Lette, produced by Liz Burton, Frank Mannion and Aaron Simpson.
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Mad Cows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Mad Cows – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mad Cows?
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The main cast of Mad Cows (1999) includes Anna Friel, Joanna Lumley, Anna Massey, Phyllida Law and Greg Wise. The film was directed by Sara Sugarman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mad Cows released?
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Mad Cows was released on October 29, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Mad Cows worth watching?
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Mad Cows (1999) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mad Cows?
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