Name: Head Against the Wall
Director: Georges Franju
Genre: Drama
Released: 1959-01-01
Duration: PT1h 35mM
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Jean-Pierre Mocky, Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Charles Aznavour, Anouk Aimée

Question 1

What is Head Against the Wall (1959) about?

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An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.

Question 2

Who stars in Head Against the Wall?

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Head Against the Wall stars Jean-Pierre Mocky (François Gérane), Pierre Brasseur (Dr. Varmont), Paul Meurisse (Dr. Emery), Charles Aznavour (Heurtevent), Anouk Aimée (Stéphanie). The film was directed by Georges Franju.

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How long is Head Against the Wall?

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Head Against the Wall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated N/A.

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Is Head Against the Wall worth watching?

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Head Against the Wall holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Head Against the Wall?

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