Head Against the Wall (1959)
An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
Director: Georges Franju
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 20, 1959
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Mocky - François Gérane
- Pierre Brasseur - Dr. Varmont
- Paul Meurisse - Dr. Emery
- Charles Aznavour - Heurtevent
- Anouk Aimée - Stéphanie
- Jean Galland - Maître Gérane
- Jean Ozenne - Count Elzéar de Chambrelle
- Thomy Bourdelle - Colonel Donnadieu
- Rudy Lenoir - The hidden man
- Roger Legris - Decauville, the driver
Screenplay
- Hervé Bazin
- Jean-Pierre Mocky (Adaptation)
- Georges Franju (Adaptation)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Eugen Schüfftan
Editing: Suzanne Sandberg
Production: La Société des Films Sirius, ATICA
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Georges Franju
More Films in Genre: Drama
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.
- Who stars in Head Against the Wall?
- Head Against the Wall stars Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Charles Aznavour, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland.
- How long is Head Against the Wall?
- Head Against the Wall has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Head Against the Wall?
- Head Against the Wall is a Drama film.
- Where was Head Against the Wall produced?
- Head Against the Wall was produced in France.