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The Red Head (1932): Cast

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The Red Head is a 1932 drama directed by Julien Duvivier, starring Harry Baur as Mr. Lepic, Catherine Fonteney and Louis Gauthier. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Red Head (1932) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Julien Duvivier
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Red Head About?

The premise of The Red Head without spoilers.

A red‑haired boy endures constant emotional and physical abuse from his mother, who treats him like a punching bag. The only solace he finds is in his father's presence, yet the father is a timid man dominated by a harsh, controlling shrew. Overwhelmed by the relentless torment, the boy sinks into deep despair, even contemplating suicide.

The Red Head Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Red Head Cast & Characters

Harry Baur leads the cast as Mr. Lepic, with Catherine Fonteney as Mrs. Lepic and Louis Gauthier as The Godfather. Directed by Julien Duvivier; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Julien Duvivier

More films directed by Julien Duvivier: Pépé le Moko (re-release), Diabolically Yours, Highway Pick-Up and The Devil and the Ten Commandments.

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FAQ

The Red Head FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Red Head, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Red Head?

The Red Head runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Red Head released?

The Red Head was released on November 4, 1932.

Who directed The Red Head?

The Red Head was directed by Julien Duvivier.

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Who is in the cast of The Red Head?

The Red Head stars Harry Baur as Mr. Lepic, Catherine Fonteney as Mrs. Lepic and Louis Gauthier as The Godfather, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Red Head have a post-credit scene?

No. The Red Head has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Red Head in?

The original language of The Red Head is French.

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