Head Against the Wall (1959)

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Country: France
Genres: Drama
Release: 1959-03-20
Director: Georges Franju (1912–1987)
Writers: Hervé Bazin , Jean-Pierre Mocky , Jean-Charles Pichon
Language: French | Latin
Stars: Pierre Brasseur (1905–1972) , Paul Meurisse , Jean-Pierre Mocky , Anouk Aimée , Jean Galland , Jean Ozenne , Thomy Bourdelle , Rudy Lenoir , Roger Legris , Henri San Juan
Runtime: 95 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Pakkopaita (Finland) , To kefali kontra ston toiho (Greece) , Os Muros do Desespero (Portugal, Portuguese Republic) , Hotet (Sweden) , Head Against the Wall (United States of America) , The Keepers (United Kingdom) , La fossa dei disperati (Italy) , Fejjel a falnak (Hungary) , （La Tête contre les murs） (Japan) , Mit dem Kopf gegen die Wände , Głową o mur (Poland) , Duvarlara Vurulan Baş (Turkey) , Ein Schrei gegen Mauern , Glavom kroz zid , La tête contre les murs (Canada) , La tête contre les murs (France, French Republic) , La cabeza contra la pared (Spain) , La tête contre les murs , С глава в стената (Bulgaria)
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...
IMDB:tt0052328