Plot: 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...—Guy Bellinger
Original Title:
La tête contre les murs
Director:
Georges Franju
Writer:
Hervé Bazin
,
Jean-Pierre Mocky
,
Jean-Charles Pichon
Producer:
Jérôme Goulven
Type: movie
Year: 1959
Genres: Drama
Cast:
Pierre Kolitchev
,
Sophie Poncin
,
Jean Labarrère
,
Pierre Brasseur
,
Paul Meurisse
,
Jean-Pierre Mocky
,
Anouk Aimée
,
Jean Galland
,
Jean Ozenne
,
Thomy Bourdelle
,
Rudy Lenoir
,
Roger Legris
,
Henri San Juan
,
Edith Scob
,
René Alié
,
Luc Andrieux
,
Doudou Babet
,
Claude Badolle
,
Claude Castaing
,
Jean Henry
,
Jacques Mancier
,
Claude Mansard
,
Raoul Marco
,
Diego Masson
,
Pierre Mirat
,
Max Montavon
,
Véronique Nordey
,
Henri Poirier
,
Alexandre Randall
,
Jean Rougerie
,
Jacques Seiler
,
André Thorent
,
Charles Aznavour
,
Monique Ardoin
,
Robert Balpo
,
Lucien Camiret
,
Paul Demange
,
Luis Masson
,
Georges Pally
,
Sophie Saint-Just
Runtimes:
95
Countries:
France
Languages:
French
,
Latin
Color Info:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1
Sound Mix:
Mono
Original Air Date: 20 Mar 1959 (France)
Rating: 7.0
Votes: 728
Year: 1959
Akas:
Head Against the Wall (United States)
,
The Keepers (United Kingdom)
,
La cabeza contra la pared (Spain)
,
Głową o mur (Poland)
,
Duvarlara Vurulan Baş (Turkey, Turkish title)
Production Companies:
La Société des Films Sirius
,
ATICA
,
Elpenor
Distributors:
La Société des Films Sirius
,
Eureka Entertainment
,
Les Acacias
,
ARTE
,
ARTE
,
Blacke Editions
,
Ciné+
Cinematographer:
Eugen Schüfftan
Producer:
Jérôme Goulven
Production Manager:
Roger Descoffre
,
Jean Velter
Certificates:
Finland:K-16
,
France:Tous publics
Composer:
Maurice Jarre
Editor:
Suzanne Sandberg
Editorial Department:
Simone Dauvillier
Sound Crew:
Jacques Thibault
,
Paul Pauwels
,
René Sarazin
Music Department:
Maurice Jarre
Miscellaneous Crew:
Paulette Lapérouse
Other Companies:
Laboratoires Franay Tirages Cinematographiques (LTC)
,
Poste Parisien
Make Up:
Louis Dor
,
Marcelle Testard
Assistant Director:
Franck Andron
,
Jacques Rouffio
Art Department:
Robert Testard
Camera and Electrical Department:
Pierre Brard
,
Gérard Miquel
,
Albert Darmon
,
Georges Miklachewsky
,
Henri Caruel
,
Claude Zidi
Costume Department:
Madeleine Chopin
Production Design:
Louis Le Barbenchon
Special Effects:
LAX Lab.
Script Department:
Marcelle Hochet
Location Management:
Eric Simon