Hothead(1979)
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Hothead Synopsis
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.
Hothead (1979) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, released on February 14, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma and Maurice Barrier. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Writers:
- Alain Godard, Alain Godard, Francis Veber
- Producers:
- Alain Poiré
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Agostini
- Composer:
- Pierre Bachelet
- Production:
- SFP, Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
Hothead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Dewaere
as François Perrin
France Dougnac
as Stéphanie Lefèvre
Dorothée Jemma
as Marie
Maurice Barrier
as Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Robert Dalban
as Jeanjean
Mario David
as Rumin, healer
Hubert Deschamps
as Prison director
Dora Doll
as Head nun
François Dyrek
as Driver of the first truck
Patrick Floersheim
as Berthier
Michel Fortin
as Langlumey, coach
Jacques Frantz
as Driver of the second truck
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, written by Alain Godard, Alain Godard and Francis Veber, produced by Alain Poiré.
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Hothead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 163 ratings.
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Hothead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hothead online?
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Hothead (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hothead?
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The main cast of Hothead (1979) includes Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac, Dorothée Jemma, Maurice Barrier and Robert Dalban. The film was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hothead released?
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Hothead was released on February 14, 1979 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Hothead worth watching?
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Hothead (1979) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.