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Hothead

Hothead

19797.11h 29m

Overview

François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud
Written by Alain Godard, Francis Veber
Produced by Alain Poiré
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Top Cast

Patrick Dewaere

Patrick Dewaere

François Perrin

France Dougnac

France Dougnac

Stéphanie Lefèvre

Dorothée Jemma

Dorothée Jemma

Marie

Maurice Barrier

Maurice Barrier

Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'

Robert Dalban

Robert Dalban

Jeanjean

Mario David

Mario David

Rumin, healer

Hubert Deschamps

Hubert Deschamps

Prison director

Dora Doll

Dora Doll

Head nun

François Dyrek

François Dyrek

Driver of the first truck

Patrick Floersheim

Patrick Floersheim

Berthier

Themes & Keywords

prisonprisonersportsfootball (soccer)

About Hothead

Hothead is a comedy, drama film released in 1979 exploring themes of prison, prisoner, sports, football (soccer). Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, it stars Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma. François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.

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