Where can I watch Madness Rules (1949)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madness Rules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Madness Rules worth watching?

Madness Rules holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Madness Rules?

Madness Rules stars Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester, Irene Naef, Mathilde Danegger and Sigfrit Steiner.

When was Madness Rules released?

Madness Rules was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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Madness Rules (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1949, Madness Rules is a drama and crime film directed by Leopold Lindtberg, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. If any one man is responsible for the rejuvenation of the postwar Swiss film industry, that man was director Leopold Lindtberg. Matto Regiert (Madness Rules) was co-adapted for the screen by Lindtberg from a novel by Friedrich Glauser. Heinrich Gretler stars as Police Constable Studer, the hero of several of Glauser's most popular works. This time, Studer must solve the murder of the director of an insane asylum -- and it's not (surprise, surprise) the most likely suspect, manic-depressive patient Herbert Caplaun. For box-office purposes, Matto Regiert stresses a romantic subplot involving Caplaun and nurse Irma Wasem.

Who’s in it. Madness Rules stars Heinrich Gretler as Wachtmeister Studer, Heinz Woester as Dr. med. Ernst Laduner, Irene Naef as Margrit Laduner and Mathilde Danegger as Dr. med. Spühler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Madness Rules 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 Madness Rules page.

If you liked it. Fans of Madness Rules tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Madness Rules (1949)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madness Rules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Madness Rules worth watching?: Madness Rules holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Madness Rules?: Madness Rules stars Heinrich Gretler, Heinz Woester, Irene Naef, Mathilde Danegger and Sigfrit Steiner.
When was Madness Rules released?: Madness Rules was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.