

Head Against the Wall
1959-03-20 · 95 min · ★ 6.8
An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
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- Directors
- Georges Franju
- Production companies
- La Société des Films Sirius, ATICA
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre MockyFrançois Gérane
Pierre BrasseurDr. Varmont
Paul MeurisseDr. Emery
Charles AznavourHeurtevent
Anouk AiméeStéphanie
Jean GallandMaître Gérane
Jean OzenneCount Elzéar de Chambrelle
Thomy BourdelleColonel Donnadieu
Rudy LenoirThe hidden man
Roger LegrisDecauville, the driver
Édith ScobThe singing mad
Max MontavonInternee in the refectory
René Alié
Luc AndrieuxNurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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