Hothead (1979)
Original title: Coup de tête
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A film by Jean-Jacques Annaud
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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Top billed cast
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Patrick DewaereFrançois Perrin
France DougnacStéphanie Lefèvre
Dorothée JemmaMarie
Maurice BarrierBerri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Mario DavidRumin, healer
Hubert DeschampsPrison director
Dora DollHead nun
François DyrekDriver of the first truck
Robert DalbanJeanjean
Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuLucien
Michel FortinLanglumey, coach
Jacques FrantzDriver of the second truckKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityPrison · Prisoner · SportsDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference142747Actor preference207082 · 254814 · 292006
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Frequently asked questions about Hothead
What is Hothead about?
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.
How long is Hothead?
Hothead has a runtime of 89 minutes.