Head Against the Wall (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Head Against the Wall is a drama film directed by Georges Franju, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
Who’s in it. Head Against the Wall stars Paul Meurisse as Dr. Emery, Charles Aznavour as Heurtevent, Anouk Aimée as Stéphanie and Jean Galland as Maître Gérane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Head Against the Wall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head Against the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head Against the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head Against the Wall (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Head Against the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Head Against the Wall worth watching?
- Head Against the Wall holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Head Against the Wall?
- Head Against the Wall stars Paul Meurisse, Charles Aznavour, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland and Jean Ozenne.
- When was Head Against the Wall released?
- Head Against the Wall was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.