Hothead(1979)
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.
Movie: Hothead
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François Perrin
Stéphanie Lefèvre
Marie
Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'
Jeanjean
Rumin, healer
Prison director
Head nun
Driver of the first truck
Berthier
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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.
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1979-02-14
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