Hothead
Originally released in 1979. Hothead is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, and Dorothée Jemma
Synopsis
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (154 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick Dewaere
as François Perrin
France Dougnac
as Stéphanie Lefèvre
Dorothée Jemma
as Marie
Maurice Barrier
as Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Robert Dalban
as Jeanjean
Mario David
as Rumin, healer
Hubert Deschamps
as Prison director
Dora Doll
as Head nun
François Dyrek
as Driver of the first truck
Patrick Floersheim
as Berthier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SFP
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hothead about?
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
Who directed Hothead?
Hothead was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
How long is Hothead?
Hothead has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Hothead released?
Hothead was released on February 14, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hothead?
The main cast of Hothead includes Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma, Maurice Barrier, Robert Dalban.
Is Hothead worth watching?
Hothead has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.