Diary of a Madman (1963)
Simon Cordier is a well-respected magistrate who visits a condemned prisoner, Louis Girot, just before the man's execution... See full summary » Director:Reginald Le Borg |
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Magistrate Simon Cordier
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Nancy Kovack | ... |
Odette Mallotte
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Chris Warfield | ... |
Paul Duclasse
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Elaine Devry | ... |
Jeanne D'Arville
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Ian Wolfe | ... |
Pierre
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Stephen Roberts | ... |
Police Captain Robert Rennedon
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Lewis Martin | ... |
Father Raymonde
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Mary Adams | ... |
Louise
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Edward Colmans | ... |
Andre D'Arville
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Nelson Olmsted | ... |
Dr. Borman
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Harvey Stephens | ... |
Louis Girot
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Dick Wilson | ... |
Martin
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Wayne Collier | ... |
Arguing Cafe Couple
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Gloria Clark | ... |
Arguing Cafe Couple
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Don Brodie | ... |
Marcel the Postman
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Simon Cordier is a well-respected magistrate who visits a condemned prisoner, Louis Girot, just before the man's execution. Girot again pleads his innocence insisting that he has been taken over by a spirit that forced him to commit his crimes. Cordier doesn't believe him and the man suddenly dies. Cordier does however note a rapid change in his personality during their short interview. In the following days, Cordier must face a number of strange occurrences in his home. He begins to wonder if he is sleepwalking but is soon hearing voices and begins to wonder about his sanity. It's recommended to him that he take up sculpting, something he once had an interest in. He develops a relationship with Odette, a gold digger married to a struggling artist, but the evil, invisible spirit soon drives him to murder. Written by garykmcd
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tagebuch eines Mörders See more »Filming Locations:
Goldwyn Studios, Culver City, California, USABox Office
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$350,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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1.66 : 1
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Title Card: "... the vulture has eaten the pigeon; the wolf has eaten the lamb; the lion has devoured the sharp-tongued buffalo; man has killed the lion with an arrow, with spear, with gun-powder; but the *"Horla"* will make of man what man has made of the horse and of the ox; His chattel, His slave, and His food, but the mere power of His will. Woe to us!"... Guy de Maupassant
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Revealing mistakes: When Simon throws the box of art supplies at the Horla to prove he is standing in front of the mirror, you can see Simons' reflection in the sheet of glass used to create the invisible Horla. See more »Quotes
[first title card]Title Card: "... the vulture has eaten the pigeon; the wolf has eaten the lamb; the lion has devoured the sharp-tongued buffalo; man has killed the lion with an arrow, with spear, with gun-powder; but the *"Horla"* will make of man what man has made of the horse and of the ox; His chattel, His slave, and His food, but the mere power of His will. Woe to us!"... Guy de Maupassant
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