Joe Brezzi (played by Joe Dallesandro) is a protagonist in Madness.
An escaped convict and ruthless killer who drives the narrative through his violent break-in, kidnappings, and psychological manipulation of the household, ultimately meeting his end at the hands of his last hostage. Liliana (played by Patrizia Behn) is a protagonist in Madness.
The visiting matriarch who becomes a primary hostage, survives the psychological and physical ordeal, and delivers the fatal shot that ends the film. Sergio (played by Gianni Macchia) appears in Madness.
Liliana's husband and Paola's secret lover, whose hidden relationship is exploited by Joe, creating intense tension that leads to his execution. Paola (played by Lorraine De Selle) appears in Madness.
The seductive sister-in-law and Sergio's lover, kidnapped by Joe and forced into labor and sexual coercion before being executed alongside Sergio.
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Characters
Joe Brezzi
(played by Joe Dallesandro) — protagonist
An escaped convict and ruthless killer who drives the narrative through his violent break-in, kidnappings, and psychological manipulation of the household, ultimately meeting his end at the hands of h...
Liliana
(played by Patrizia Behn) — protagonist
The visiting matriarch who becomes a primary hostage, survives the psychological and physical ordeal, and delivers the fatal shot that ends the film.
Sergio
(played by Gianni Macchia) — supporting
Liliana's husband and Paola's secret lover, whose hidden relationship is exploited by Joe, creating intense tension that leads to his execution.
Paola
(played by Lorraine De Selle) — supporting
The seductive sister-in-law and Sergio's lover, kidnapped by Joe and forced into labor and sexual coercion before being executed alongside Sergio.
Key Relationships
Joe Brezzi → Sergio
(Conflict Captor)
Joe Brezzi → Liliana
(Conflict Hostage)
Joe Brezzi → Paola
(Conflict Kidnapper)
Sergio → Paola
(Romantic Secret Lovers)
Liliana → Sergio
(Family Husband)
Liliana → Paola
(Family Sisters)
Story Analysis
A prison escapee infiltrates a secluded home, trapping a married couple and her sister in a psychological and physical ordeal that ends in mutual destruction.
