Mad to Be Normal (2017)

During the 1960s, a renegade Scottish psychiatrist courts controversy within his profession for his approach to the field, and for the unique community he creates for his patients to inhabit.

Director:

Robert Mullan

Writers:

Robert Mullan, Tracy Moreton

Stars:

David Tennant, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Gambon

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Tennant	...	R.D. Laing
Elisabeth Moss	...	Angie Wood
Michael Gambon	...	Sydney Kotok
Gabriel Byrne	...	Jim
David Bamber	...	Dr. Meredith
Olivia Poulet	...	Maria
Trevor White	...	Bryan
Rebecca Gethings	...	Jane Simons
Caitlin Innes Edwards	...	Mrs. Kotok
Jerome Holder	...	John Holding
Nigel Barber	...	Dr. Bloom
Alastair Natkiel	...	MC
David Annen	...	Psychiatrist
Elena Valdameri	...	East London Neighbour
Philip Gascoyne	...	Psychiatrist

Storyline

During the 1960s, a renegade Scottish psychiatrist courts controversy within his profession for his approach to the field, and for the unique community he creates for his patients to inhabit.

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Plot Keywords:

scotsman | psychiatrist | psychiatry | 1960s | eating cat food | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Film 2018: Episode #46.3 (2017)

User Reviews

Ok flick about the use of LSD for treatment of mental illness

In the 60's a revolutionary treatment for mental illness was tried. A psychiatrist set up a place for mentally ill patients to live without medication or electric shock. They were left alone to freely act out their delusions & madness. Of course they weren't allowed to inflict harm on themselves or to each other. The doctor lived at the center with them. They each had their own room but were monitored 24/7 around the clock. If it appeared no progress was being made by letting them work through their stuff on their own LSD was offered. A couple of drops on their tongue would be administered but only with the patients permission. This movie tries to tell me that this was a neat-o experiment without any overwhelming problems but I'm sure in real life situations occurred that were not shown in the movie.

Details

Official Sites:

Film Site News article

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 April 2017 (UK)

Also Known As:

Mad to Be Normal

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$81,725

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gizmo Films, Bad Penny Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color