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Hothead(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-02-14
71%
141 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Hothead
Top 10 Billed Cast
Patrick Dewaere
François Perrin
France Dougnac
Stéphanie Lefèvre
Dorothée Jemma
Marie
Maurice Barrier
Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Robert Dalban
Jeanjean
Mario David
Rumin, healer
Hubert Deschamps
Prison director
Dora Doll
Head nun
François Dyrek
Driver of the first truck
Patrick Floersheim
Berthier
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1979-02-14
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