A Fine Madness
| A Fine Madness | |
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Original theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Irvin Kershner |
| Written by | Elliott Baker |
| Based on | A Fine Madness 1964 novel by Elliott Baker |
| Produced by | Jerome Hellman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ted D. McCord |
| Edited by | William H. Ziegler |
| Music by | John Addison |
Production company | Pan Arts Company |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| 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.