Community. A Fine Madness (1966) Plot. 38 photos. "A Fine Madness" looks to be inspired by the antics of Charles Bukowski and the revival of the dialog between pyschotherpy, psychopharmacology and brain augmentation in the early-mid 60's. Full Cast & Crew: A Fine Madness (1966) Cast (68) Sean Connery. Connery plays Samson Shillitoe, … See 1 video » Storyline. A Fine Madness is a 1966 American Technicolor comedy film based on the 1964 novel by Elliott Baker that tells the story of Samson Shillitoe, a frustrated poet unable to finish a grand tome. 16 out of 27 found this helpful. Dr. Oliver West Colleen … A Fine Madness (1966) Photo Gallery. Madness is the right word to use in the title. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. … A FINE MADNESS is about a creative spirit's struggle for survival in ... Read 7 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. All Titles TV Episodes Celebs Companies Keywords; Advanced Search. Richard Castello would, in 1970, receive his only Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actor, in the film 'Lovers and Other Strangers, ' a film co-written by his 'A Fine Madness' co-star Renee Taylor. A Fine Madness is a 1966 American Technicolor comedy film based on the 1964 novel by Elliott Baker that tells the story of Samson Shillitoe, a frustrated poet unable to finish a grand tome. A Fine Madness book. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. Find out about all the goofs from A Fine Madness (1966) on IMDb. 38 photos. A Fine Madness (1966) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Read 7 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Rhoda Shillitoe Jean Seberg. Help Center Contributor Zone Polls. A Fine Madness (1966) Plot Summary (3) Samson Shillitoe, mad genius of a poet irresistible to women, but plagued by writer's block, agrees to see a psychiatrist, and his beautiful wife. Lydia West Patrick O'Neal. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Trailers and Videos. Add Image. Samson Shillitoe, mad genius of a poet irresistible to women, but plagued by writer's block, agrees to see a psychiatrist, and his beautiful wife. Samson Shillitoe, mad genius of a poet irresistible to women, but plagued by writer's block, agrees to see a psychiatrist, and his beautiful wife. All. For Industry Professionals. Richard Castello would, in 1970, receive his only Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actor, in the film 'Lovers and Other Strangers, ' a film co-written by his 'A Fine Madness' co-star Renee Taylor. IMDb TV IMDb Originals Latest Trailers. Samson Shillitoe Joanne Woodward. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. The Sean Connery character, one who dominates practically every scene of the film, is driven by seemingly two forces in his life, anger and lust, in that order almost all the time. A Fine Madness 1966 Directed by Irvin Kershner | Starring: Sean Connery , Joanne Woodward , Jean Seberg , Colleen Dewhurst A womanizing poet falls into the hands of a psychiatrist with a straying wife. Showing all 3 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Summaries. In my opinion - A Fine Madness was solely made to cash-in on Sean Connery's rugged animal magnetism and his equally virile screen-charisma (following his huge success playing James Bond in 1965's "Thunderball"). A Fine Madness (1966) bloopers, mistakes, errors in continuity, plot holes, anachronisms, spoilers and more. Watchlist. Sign In. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Sean Connery attempted to make a clean break from his "James Bond" image in the boisterous comedy A Fine Madness.