Head Against the Wall
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Head Against the Wall

7 / 10 | 1h 35m | France
1959 | Drama
In order to get rid of his troublesome son François, Maître Gérane manages to have him committed to a mental hospital owned by Dr. Varmont, a supporter of traditional treatments, in constant conflict with Dr. Emery, whose therapy takes the psychology of patients into account. François soon makes friends with Heurtevent, a sweet epileptic, and both decide to escape from the place. Their attempt is a failure and Heurtevent, unable to get over what he considers a return to hell, commits suicide. But rebellious François tries again and this time around he is successful. He finds shelter at his friend Stephanie's home...

Cast List (17)

Georges Franju
Georges Franju
Director
Pierre Brasseur
Pierre Brasseur
Dr. Varmont
Paul Meurisse
Paul Meurisse
Dr. Emery
Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Stéphanie
Jean Galland
Jean Galland
Maître Gérane
Jean Ozenne
Jean Ozenne
Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle
Thomy Bourdelle
Thomy Bourdelle
Colonel Donnadieu
Rudy Lenoir
Rudy Lenoir
Le planqué
Roger Legris
Roger Legris
Decauville
Edith Scob
Edith Scob
La folle qui chante
Luc Andrieux
Luc Andrieux
Un infirmier
Henri San Juan
Henri San Juan
Patron du billard
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
François Gérane
Doudou Babet
Doudou Babet
Le Noir
Hervé Bazin
Hervé Bazin
Writer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Writer
Jean-Charles Pichon
Jean-Charles Pichon
Writer

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