Head Against the Wall (1959)
La tête contre les murs (original title)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Pierre Brasseur	...	Dr. Varmont
	Paul Meurisse	...	Dr. Emery
	Jean-Pierre Mocky	...	François Gérane
	Anouk Aimée	...	Stéphanie
	Jean Galland	...	Maître Gérane
	Jean Ozenne	...	Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle
	Thomy Bourdelle	...	Colonel Donnadieu
	Rudy Lenoir	...	Le planqué
	Roger Legris	...	Decauville
	Henri San Juan	...	Patron du billard
	Edith Scob	...	La folle qui chante
	René Alié
	Luc Andrieux	...	Un infirmier
	Doudou Babet	...	Le Noir
	Claude Badolle

Storyline

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... Written by Guy Bellinger  

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