The Red Head (1932)
A red-haired boy is his mother's punching bag; only his father's presence is a great comfort to him, but this weak man is under the shrew's thumb. His pain is so great he feels suicidal.
Director: Julien Duvivier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: November 4, 1932
Cast
- Robert Lynen - François Lepic
- Harry Baur - Mr. Lepic
- Catherine Fonteney - Mrs. Lepic
- Christine Dor - Annette
- Colette Segall - Mathilde
- Simone Aubry - Ernestine
- Louis Gauthier - The Godfather
- Max Fromiot - Félix
- Claude Borelli - A little boy at the wedding (uncredited)
- Colette Borelli - A little girl at the wedding (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jules Renard (Novel)
- Julien Duvivier (Screenplay)
Music: Alexander Tansman
Cinematography: Monniot, Armand Thirard
Editing: Marthe Poncin
Production: Les Films Marcel Vandal et Charles Delac, Département de la Charente, Cinémathèque de Toulouse, La Cinémathèque Française
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
suicide attempt, difficult childhood, sibling rivalry, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red Head about?
- A red-haired boy is his mother's punching bag; only his father's presence is a great comfort to him, but this weak man is under the shrew's thumb. His pain is so great he feels suicidal.
- Who directed The Red Head?
- The Red Head was directed by Julien Duvivier.
- Who stars in The Red Head?
- The Red Head stars Robert Lynen, Harry Baur, Catherine Fonteney, Christine Dor, Colette Segall, Simone Aubry.
- How long is The Red Head?
- The Red Head has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Red Head?
- The Red Head is a Drama film.
- Where was The Red Head produced?
- The Red Head was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Red Head?
- The themes of The Red Head include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.