Tales of Ordinary Madness(1981)
Storie di ordinaria follia
Tales of Ordinary Madness Synopsis
Poet/lecturer Charles Serking awakens from his alcoholic haze long enough to take a bus back to L.A. and plunge into an orgy of drink and sexual depravity.
Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) is a drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, released on September 11, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti, Susan Tyrrell and Tanya Lopert. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Marco Ferreri
- Writers:
- Marco Ferreri, Charles Bukowski, Sergio Amidei
- Producers:
- Jacqueline Ferreri
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- 23 Giugno, Ginis Films
- Status:
- Released
Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) Trailer
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Tales of Ordinary Madness Videos & Clips
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Charles Bukowski - Storie di ordinaria follia
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Storie di ordinaria follia, Marco Ferreri - Main theme (Philippe Sarde)
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Tales of Ordinary Madness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Charles Serking
Ornella Muti
as Cass
Susan Tyrrell
as Vera
Tanya Lopert
as Vicky
Roy Brocksmith
as Barman
Katya Berger
as Girl on Beach
- Hope Cameron
Hope Cameron
as Hotel Proprietor
Judith Drake
as Widow
- Patrick Hughes
Patrick Hughes
as Pimp
- Wendy Welles
Wendy Welles
as Runaway
- Stratton Leopold
Stratton Leopold
as Publisher
Tobin Bell
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Marco Ferreri, written by Marco Ferreri, Charles Bukowski and Sergio Amidei, produced by Jacqueline Ferreri.
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Tales of Ordinary Madness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 79 ratings.
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Tales of Ordinary Madness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales of Ordinary Madness online?
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Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tales of Ordinary Madness?
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The main cast of Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) includes Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti, Susan Tyrrell, Tanya Lopert and Roy Brocksmith. The film was directed by Marco Ferreri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tales of Ordinary Madness released?
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Tales of Ordinary Madness was released on September 11, 1981 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Tales of Ordinary Madness worth watching?
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Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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