A Fine Madness (1966) is a motion picture comedy based on the 1964 novel by Elliott Baker that tells the story of Samson Shillitoe, a frustrated poet unable to finish a grand tome. It stars Sean Connery (in the midst of his James Bond roles), Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O'Neal and Clive Revill. It was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Samson, a poet, lives in Greenwich Village in New York with Rhoda – a waitress who stands by him through all ...
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A Fine Madness (1966) is a motion picture comedy based on the 1964 novel by Elliott Baker that tells the story of Samson Shillitoe, a frustrated poet unable to finish a grand tome. It stars Sean Connery (in the midst of his James Bond roles), Joanne Woodward, Jean Seberg, Patrick O'Neal and Clive Revill. It was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Samson, a poet, lives in Greenwich Village in New York with Rhoda – a waitress who stands by him through all his troubles.
When Samson cannot find the inspiration to finish his grand poem, he becomes belligerent and depressed. On Samson's behalf, but unknown to him, Rhoda seeks the help of psychiatrist Dr. West (Patrick O'Neal), who claims to be able to cure writer's block.
Rhoda gives Dr. West two hundred dollars (which Samson desperately needs; he is behind in his alimony payments) to treat Samson for what she fears will become suicidal intent if he can't finish his poem. Dr. West reluctantly agrees to see him, and when Samson confronts the Doctor...
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