American Madness
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Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
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Where is American Madness streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About American Madness
American Madness is a 1932 English-language drama and crime film directed by Frank Capra. The cast is led by Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, Kay Johnson. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
American Madness was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1932.
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Writers
- Robert Riskin
- Release date
- August 15, 1932
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
American Madness cast & crew
American Madness was directed by Frank Capra and written by Robert Riskin.
The cast features Walter Huston as Thomas Dickson, Pat O'Brien as Matt Brown, Kay Johnson as Phyllis Dickson, Constance Cummings as Helen, Gavin Gordon as Cyril Cluett, and Arthur Hoyt as Ives.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, cinematography is by Joseph Walker, and it was produced by Harry Cohn and Frank Capra.
Is American Madness worth watching?
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, American Madness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Madness
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Cast of American Madness
Walter Huston
Thomas Dickson
Pat O'Brien
Matt Brown
Kay Johnson
Phyllis Dickson
Constance Cummings
Helen
Gavin Gordon
Cyril Cluett
Arthur Hoyt
Ives
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Police Inspector
Edwin Maxwell
Clark (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
Oscar (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
Dude Finlay (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Depositor (uncredited)
Charley Grapewin
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
American Madness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Madness in United States?
American Madness is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is American Madness in?
American Madness is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Madness?
American Madness runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
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