Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor?

Overview

Patient No. 7, a man who has been wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital for years, escapes and embarks on a chaotic journey through the outside world. Disguised as a painter, he causes uproar with his innocent yet eccentric behavior, disrupting the lives of strangers. Along the way, he befriends Marlene, a young woman fascinated by his unconventional charm, much to her jealous husband's frustration. As the line between sanity and madness blurs, the film humorously explores the absurdity of societal norms. Featuring a memorable cameo by Loriot, this quirky satire questions who’s truly "crazy."

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 10, 1981

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Bavaria Entertainment,Pro-ject Filmproduktion,NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.

Cast

Hannelore Elsner,Sunnyi Melles,Chris Howland,Peter Fitz,Evelyn Hamann,Otto Sander,Vicco von Bülow,Edith Heerdegen,Richy Müller,Jochen Schroeder

Director

Stefan Lukschy,Christian Rateuke

Writer

Stefan Lukschy,Hartmann Schmige,Christian Rateuke

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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