Headstrong (1989)
Based on a popular novel with the English title Devil in the Flesh by Alexandre Jardin, this little drama tells the story of Virgile (Thomas Langmann), a sixteen-year old boy who has grown tired of being a virgin, and decides to seduce Carla (Kristin Scott-Thomas), an older woman. Rather to his surprise, despite his callowness, she proves to be quite willing.
Director: Carlo Cotti
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: June 20, 1989
Cast
- Thomas Langmann - Virgile
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Clara
- Danielle Darrieux - L'Arquebuse
- Patrick Raynal - Raoul
- Michel Albertini - Jean
- Thibault Rossigneux - Claude
- Vincent Wallez - Philippe
- Philippe Perrussel - Albert
- Marie-France Mignal - La maîtresse de Raoul
- Jean-Luc Mimault - Le contrôleur S.N.C.F
Screenplay
- Alexandre Jardin (Novel)
- Carlo Cotti
Music: Jean-Claude Petit
Cinematography: Jean-Claude Larrieu
Editing: Jennifer Augé
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Carlo Cotti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Headstrong about?
- Based on a popular novel with the English title Devil in the Flesh by Alexandre Jardin, this little drama tells the story of Virgile (Thomas Langmann), a sixteen-year old boy who has grown tired of being a virgin, and decides to seduce Carla (Kristin Scott-Thomas), an older woman. Rather to his surprise, despite his callowness, she proves to be quite willing.
- Who directed Headstrong?
- Headstrong was directed by Carlo Cotti.
- Who stars in Headstrong?
- Headstrong stars Thomas Langmann, Kristin Scott Thomas, Danielle Darrieux, Patrick Raynal, Michel Albertini, Thibault Rossigneux.
- How long is Headstrong?
- Headstrong has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).