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Diary of a Mad Old Man

19871h 30mLili Rademakers
IMDb 6.5

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In this erotic drama, Marcel fantasizes about being with his daughter-in-law Simone after the death of his wife. The woman pretends to be surprised over his attention but does nothing to discourage his advances. He promises to build her a swimming pool in order to further his fantasies. The story is taken from the novel by Junichiro Tamizaki.

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What is Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987) about?

In this erotic drama, Marcel fantasizes about being with his daughter-in-law Simone after the death of his wife. The woman pretends to be surprised over his attention but does nothing to discourage his advances. He promises to build her a swimming pool in order to further his fantasies. The story is taken from the novel by Junichiro Tamizaki.

Who stars in Diary of a Mad Old Man?

Diary of a Mad Old Man stars Ralph Michael (Marcel / Husband), Derek de Lint (Philippe / Marcel's son-Simone's husband), Beatie Edney (Simone / Marcel's daughter-in-law), Dora van der Groen (Alma / Zuster-nurse), Suzanne Flon (Denise / Wife). The film was directed by Lili Rademakers.

How long is Diary of a Mad Old Man?

Diary of a Mad Old Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is Diary of a Mad Old Man worth watching?

Diary of a Mad Old Man holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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