Hothead (1979)
Coup de tête (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 29min
- Comedy, Drama
- 14 Feb 1979 (France)
- Movie
The miserable football player becomes a town hero after bringing victory in extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge to the team star for the previous mockeries.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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| Patrick Dewaere | ... |
François Perrin
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| France Dougnac | ... |
Stéphanie
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Dorothée Jemma | ... |
Marie
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| Maurice Barrier | ... |
Berri, le patron du 'Penalty'
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| Robert Dalban | ... |
Jeanjean, le vieux dirigeant
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| Mario David | ... |
Rumin, le kinési
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| Hubert Deschamps | ... |
Le directeur de la prison
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| Dora Doll | ... |
La religieuse en chef
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François Dyrek | ... |
Le chauffeur du premier camion
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| Patrick Floersheim | ... |
Berthier
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Michel Fortin | ... |
Langlumey
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| Jacques Frantz | ... |
Le chauffeur du second camion
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| Gérard Hernandez | ... |
L'inspecteur
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Claude Legros | ... |
Poilane, le serveur
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| Corinne Marchand | ... |
Madame Sivardière
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| Paul Le Person | ... |
Lozerand
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| Michel Aumont | ... |
Bertrand Brochard
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| Jean Bouise | ... |
Le président Sivardière
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Pascal Benezech | ... |
L'apprenti de Brochard
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| Janine Darcey | ... |
Mlle Lambert, la secrétaire
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| Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu | ... |
Lucien
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Jacqueline Doyen | ... |
Mme Lozerand
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Jean-Michel Kindt | ... |
Crémieux, le junior
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| Jean-Paul Muel | ... |
L'inspecteur Mangin
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| Francine Roussel | ... |
La religieuse marrante
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Sophie Sam | ... |
Mme Berri
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Marie-Thérèse Saussure | ... |
Mme Mauricet, la vieille dame
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Eric Lipmann | ... |
Le maire
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Jacques Monnet | ... |
Le patron de l'hôtel
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Dominique Denis | ... |
Le supporter au clairon
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Jean-Pierre Leclerc | ... |
Un footballeur
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François Germain | ... |
Le supporter bookmaker
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Alain Paris | ... |
Un footballeur
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Tapsking | ... |
Un supporter
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Claude Van Degrysse | ... |
Un footballeur
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François Viaur | ... |
Le vomisseur
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Roland Regnier | ... |
Un footballeur
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Bernard Cazassus | ... |
Le gardien de prison (uncredited)
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Corinne Corson | ... |
Mme Langlumey (uncredited)
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Jacques Cyngiser | ... |
Vincent (uncredited)
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Daniel Darnault | ... |
L'agent du barrage (uncredited)
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| Jean-Pierre Darroussin | ... |
Le photographe (uncredited)
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Ghislaine Krouck | ... |
Un supporter (uncredited)
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Rico Lopez | ... |
Chaumard (uncredited)
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Marianne Lors | ... |
Mme Berthier (uncredited)
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| Jacques Mathou | ... |
Le client des toilettes (uncredited)
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| Muriel Montossé | ... |
Mme Bercot (uncredited)
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Jocelyne Quentin | ... |
Un supporter (uncredited)
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Elisabeth Rambert | ... |
La religieuse robuste (uncredited)
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| Catherine Samie | ... |
Mme Brochard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean-Jacques Annaud | ||
Written by
| Alain Godard | ... | (story) |
| Francis Veber | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Alain Poiré | ... | producer |
Music by
| Pierre Bachelet | ||
Cinematography by
| Claude Agostini | ||
Editing by
| Noëlle Boisson | ||
Editorial Department
| Aurore Camp | ... | assistant editor |
| Louise de Champfleury | ... | assistant editor |
| Joëlle Hache | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Mamade | ||
Production Design by
| Jean-Claude Josquin | ||
| Alain Maunoury | ||
Costume Design by
| Corinne Jorry | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean-Pierre Eychenne | ... | makeup designer |
| Régine Havan | ... | makeup artist (as Régine Ha-Van) |
Production Management
| René Fargeas | ... | unit manager |
| Robert Sussfeld | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dominique Cheminal | ... | first assistant director |
| Frédérique Poulaillon | ... | second assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jean-Paul Gevaert | ... | sound |
| Maurice Gilbert | ... | sound |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| François Soler | ... | sound |
| Sophie Tatischeff | ... | sound editor |
| Claude Villand | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Philippe Tourret | ... | restoration coordinator |
Stunts
| Michel Berreur | ... | stunts |
| Jean-Pierre Bertoup | ... | stunt driver |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunts |
| Monique Breton | ... | stunt driver |
| Claude Carliez | ... | stunts |
| Jean-Claude Houbart | ... | stunt driver |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunts |
| Arlette Spetebroot | ... | stunts |
| Lucien Denis | ... | stunt player: Patrick Dewaere (uncredited) |
| François Doge | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean Cadin | ... | camera operator |
| François Catonné | ... | camera operator |
| Frank Delahaye | ... | camera operator |
| Martine Focht | ... | camera operator |
| Bernard Noisette | ... | assistant camera |
| Thierry Tronchet | ... | first assistant camera: b camera |
Music Department
| William Flageollet | ... | music mixer |
| Jean Schultheis | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Claude Batifoulier | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Madeleine Billeaud | ... | production administrator |
| Richard Billeaud | ... | production administrator |
| Olivier Fay-Keller | ... | production administrator |
| Charles Ferron | ... | production administrator |
| Jacqueline Jisseau | ... | production administrator |
| Guy Roux | ... | technical advisor: soccer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gaumont International (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- Quartet Films (1980) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Cupido Films (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Distribution (2016) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Newhart Diffusion (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sonoro Filme (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- France 5 (2021) (France) (tv)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (Russia) (VHS)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1992) (Italy) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Eurocitel (title)
- Samuelson Alga Cinéma (camera equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
François Perrin plays football at the AS Trincamp. During a training session, he gets into a fight with Bertier, the team's star, and is ordered off the field. The club's boss, who is also a powerful businessman, takes advantage of the situation and sacks him... But Perrin's revenge will be sweet.
Written by L.H. Wong |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Francis Veber artisan du rire: La mécanique dure rire (2002). See more » |