Hothead (1979): Cast
Hothead is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Patrick Dewaere as François Perrin, Robert Dalban and Jean-Pierre Darroussin. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Original language
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French - Studio
- SFP
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hothead About?
The premise of Hothead without spoilers.
François, a down‑on‑his‑luck footballer, finally leads his struggling side to a decisive win in a match that could save the club, instantly turning him into the town’s celebrated hero. Riding that newfound fame, he plots to settle old scores by humiliating the team’s star, who had previously mocked him.
Hothead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- male frontal nudity
- soccer team
- soccer player
- soccer fan
- soccer coach
- france
- 1970s
- first person narration
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- told in flashback
- soccer movie
- playing soccer
- factory worker
- drifting from job to job
- losing a job
- mob violence
- extramarital affair
- rape
- suspended scaffolding
- provincial life
- provincial town
- fictional football team
- fictional town
- bus accident
- vomiting on someone
- breaking into house
- climbing onto a balcony
- tearing up banknote
- witness tampering
- scoring a goal
- scorn
- disdain
- class differences
- slapped in the face
- train station
- prison
- bus
- vomiting
- hospital
- cachou lajaunie
- stadium
- soccer stadium
- nudity
- town
- fame
- football
- opposite personalities
Hothead Cast & Characters
Patrick Dewaere leads the cast as François Perrin, with Robert Dalban as Jeanjean and Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Photographer (uncredited). Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Patrick Dewaere as François Perrin
- Robert Dalban as Jeanjean
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Photographer (uncredited)
- Michel Aumont as Bertrand Brochard, auto dealer
Also Starring in Hothead
· 45 more- Hubert Deschamps Prison director
- Dora Doll Head nun
- Jean Bouise President Sivardière
- Mario David Rumin, healer
- Catherine Samie Mrs. Brochard (uncredited)
- Jacques Frantz Driver of the second truck
- Jean-Paul Muel Inspector Mangin
- Jacques Mathou Toilet customer (uncredited)
- François Dyrek Driver of the first truck
- Gérard Hernandez Bercot, police inspector
- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu Lucien
- Paul Le Person Lozerand, furniture dealer
- Corinne Marchand Mrs. Sivardière
- Patrick Floersheim Berthier
- Jacqueline Doyen Mrs. Lozerand
- Rico López Chaumard (uncredited)
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- Janine Darcey Mrs. Lambert, secretary
- Michel Fortin Langlumey, coach
- Maurice Barrier Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
- Muriel Montossé Mrs. Bercot (uncredited)
- Bernard Cazassus Prison guard (uncredited)
- Claude Legros Poilane, waiter
- François Viaur Patient in the bus
- Corinne Corson Mrs. Langlumey (uncredited)
- Jacques Monnet Boss of the hotel
- France Dougnac Stéphanie Lefèvre
- Sophie Sam Mrs. Berri, cafe patron
- Daniel Darnault Police checkpoint officer (uncredited)
- Dominique Denis Supporter with the bugle
- Dorothée Jemma Marie
- François Germain Bookmaker supporter
- Elisabeth Rambert Robust Nun (uncredited)
- Marie-Thérèse Saussure Mrs. Mauricet, old lady
- Francine Roussel Funny religious woman
- Pascal Benezech Brochard's apprentice
- Jean-Michel Kindt Crémieux, junior
- Éric Lipmann Mayor
- Jean-Pierre Leclerc Soccer player
- Alain Paris Soccer player
- Tapsking Supporter
- Claude Van Degrysse Soccer player
- Roland Regnier Soccer player
- Jacques Cyngiser Vincent (uncredited)
- Marianne Lors Mrs. Berthier (uncredited)
- Jocelyne Quentin Supporter (uncredited)
More from Jean-Jacques Annaud
More films directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, best-rated first: Notre-Dame on Fire, Black Gold, His Majesty Minor and Wings of Courage.
Hothead Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Los rompepelotas II: el cabezazo” and “El cop de cap”.
- Also known as
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- Los rompepelotas II: el cabezazo
- El cop de cap
- Damit ist die Sache für mich erledigt
- Coup de tête
- El cabezazo
- Il sostituto
- Csatár a pácban
- Удар головой
- Hlavička
- Удар с глава
- 轻举妄动, თავსაბურავი
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Hothead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hothead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hothead?
Hothead runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Hothead released?
Hothead was released on February 14, 1979.
Who directed Hothead?
Hothead was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
More films by Jean-Jacques Annaud Who is in the cast of Hothead?
Hothead stars Patrick Dewaere as François Perrin, Robert Dalban as Jeanjean and Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Photographer (uncredited), among 49 credited actors.
Does Hothead have a post-credit scene?
No. Hothead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hothead in?
The original language of Hothead is French.
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