Diary of a Madman
“The most terrifying motion picture ever!”
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Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Grant WhytockShot by Ellis W CarterScored by Richard Lasalle
Also known as
- Tagebuch eines Mördersde
- Diario de un locoes
- L'étrange histoire du juge Cordierfr
- Horla - Diario segreto di un pazzoit
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Edward Colmans
as Andre D'Arville
Nelson Olmsted
as Dr. Borman
Vincent Price
as Magistrate Simon Cordier
Nancy Kovack
as Odette Mallotte
Chris Warfield
as Paul Duclasse
Elaine Devry
as Jeanne D'Arville
Ian Wolfe
as Pierre
Stephen Roberts
as Police Captain Robert Rennedon
Lewis Martin
as Father Raymonde
Mary Adams
as Louise
Harvey Stephens
as Louis Girot
Don Brodie
as Marcel
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2Directors
1Writers
2Producers
2Other crew
3Parents Guide
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