Hothead

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About Hothead

Hothead is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Patrick Dewaere, France Dougnac and Dorothée Jemma. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 158 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hothead in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Top 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

Michel Fortin

Langlumey, coach

Jacques Frantz

Driver of the second truck

Gérard Hernandez

Bercot, police inspector

Claude Legros

Poilane, waiter

Corinne Marchand

Mrs. Sivardière

Paul Le Person

Lozerand, furniture dealer

Michel Aumont

Bertrand Brochard, auto dealer

Jean Bouise

President Sivardière

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Pascal Benezech

Brochard's apprentice

Janine Darcey

Mrs. Lambert, secretary

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