Movie: "Head Against the Wall"
| Release Date: | Jan 1959 |
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| Genre: | Drama |
| Runtime: | 95 min. |
| Cast: | Pierre Brasseur (Dr. Varmont) Paul Meurisse (Dr. Emery) Jean-Pierre Mocky (François Gérane) Anouk Aimée (Stéphanie) Jean Galland (Maître Gérane) Jean Ozenne (Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle) Thomy Bourdelle (Colonel Donnadieu) Rudy Lenoir (Le planqué) Roger Legris (Decauville) Henri San Juan (Patron du billard) Edith Scob (La folle qui chante) René Alié () Luc Andrieux (Un infirmier) Doudou Babet (Le Noir) Claude Badolle () Claude Castaing () Jean Henry () Pierre Kolitchev () Jean Labarrère () Jacques Mancier () Claude Mansard () Raoul Marco () Diego Masson () Pierre Mirat (Le gardien) Max Montavon (L'interné au réfectoire) Véronique Nordey () Henri Poirier (Le curé) Alexandre Randal () Jean Rougerie () Jacques Seiler (Un infirmier) André Thorent () Charles Aznavour (Heurtevent) Monique Ardoin ((uncredited)) Robert Balpo ((uncredited)) Lucien Camiret ((uncredited)) Paul Demange ((uncredited)) Luis Masson (L'interne (uncredited)) Georges Pally ((uncredited)) Sophie Poncin ((uncredited)) Sophie Saint-Just ((uncredited)) |
Storyline: 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...
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