A Fine Madness

A Fine Madness
Original theatrical poster
Directed byIrvin Kershner
Written byElliott Baker
Based onA Fine Madness
1964 novel
by Elliott Baker
Produced byJerome Hellman
Starring
CinematographyTed D. McCord
Edited byWilliam H. Ziegler
Music byJohn Addison
Production
company
Pan Arts Company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release dates
  • May 11, 1966 (1966-05-11) (Los Angeles)
  • June 29, 1966 (1966-06-29) (New York City)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million
Box office$1.8 million (est. US/ Canada rentals)

A Fine Madness is a 1966 American Technicolor comedy-drama film directed by Irvin Kershner, based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Elliott Baker. It tells the story of Samson Shillitoe, a frustrated poet unable to finish a grand tome. It stars Sean Connery (in the midst of his James Bond roles), Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O'Neal and Clive Revill.