Head Against the Wall - Cast

Head Against the Wall (1959)
95 min | Drama

Head Against the Wall (1959)

95 min | 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...See moreIn 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... Written by Guy Bellinger See less

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40 cast members

Name	Known for
Pierre Brasseur Dr. Varmont Dr. Varmont See fewer	Eyes Without a Face (1960)
Paul Meurisse Dr. Emery Dr. Emery See fewer	Diabolique (1955)
Jean-Pierre Mocky François Gérane François Gérane See fewer	Litan (1982)
Anouk Aimée Stéphanie Stéphanie See fewer	8½ (1963)
Jean Galland Maître Gérane Maître Gérane See fewer	Fantômas (1932)
Jean Ozenne Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle See fewer	The Possessors (1958)
Thomy Bourdelle Colonel Donnadieu Colonel Donnadieu See fewer	Three Musketeers (1932)
Rudy Lenoir Le planqué Le planqué See fewer	Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966)
Roger Legris Decauville Decauville See fewer	Port of Shadows (1938)
Henri San Juan Patron du billard Patron du billard See fewer	Cut throat (1955)
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Luc Andrieux Un infirmier Un infirmier See fewer	The 400 Blows (1959)
Doudou Babet Le Noir Le Noir See fewer	Greed in the Sun (1964)
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Jean Henry Actor Actor See fewer	The Impossible Mr. Pipelet (1955)
Pierre Kolitchev Actor Actor See fewer	Head Against the Wall (1959)
Jean Labarrère Actor Actor See fewer	Head Against the Wall (1959)
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Jacques Seiler Un infirmier Un infirmier See fewer	The Three Musketeers: Part I - The Queen's Diamonds (1961)
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Charles Aznavour Heurtevent Heurtevent See fewer	Shoot the Piano Player (1960)
Monique Ardoin Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer
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Sophie Poncin Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer
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