Head Against the Wall
Originally released in 1959. Head Against the Wall is a drama film. directed by Georges Franju.
Starring Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, and Paul Meurisse
Synopsis
An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (38 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre Mocky
as François Gérane
Pierre Brasseur
as Dr. Varmont
Paul Meurisse
as Dr. Emery
Charles Aznavour
as Heurtevent
Anouk Aimée
as Stéphanie
Jean Galland
as Maître Gérane
Jean Ozenne
as Count Elzéar de Chambrelle
Thomy Bourdelle
as Colonel Donnadieu
Rudy Lenoir
as The hidden man
Roger Legris
as Decauville, the driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Société des Films Sirius
- ATICA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Head Against the Wall about?
An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
Who directed Head Against the Wall?
Head Against the Wall was directed by Georges Franju.
How long is Head Against the Wall?
Head Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Head Against the Wall released?
Head Against the Wall was released on March 20, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Head Against the Wall?
The main cast of Head Against the Wall includes Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Charles Aznavour, Anouk Aimée.