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A Fine Madness is a american film of genre Drama directed by Irvin Kershner released in USA on 29 june 1966 with Sean Connery
A Fine Madness (1966)
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Add to a movie listA Fine Madness (1966) is a motion picture comedy based on the 1964 novel by Elliott Baker that 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. It was directed by Irvin Kershner.
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Samson Shillitoe, a poet, lives in Greenwich Village with Rhoda, a waitress who stands by him through all his troubles.Actors
Sean Connery
(Samson Shillitoe)
Joanne Woodward
(Rhoda Shillitoe)
Jean Seberg
(Lydia West)
Patrick O'Neal
(Dr. Oliver West)
Colleen Dewhurst
(Dr. Vera Kropotkin)
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