Head Against the Wall(1959)
An aimless young man is committed to a psychiatric hospital by his father in an attempt to cure him of his delinquent tendencies.
Movie: Head Against the Wall
Top 10 Billed Cast
François Gérane
Dr. Varmont
Dr. Emery
Heurtevent
Stéphanie
Maître Gérane
Count Elzéar de Chambrelle
Colonel Donnadieu
The hidden man
Decauville, the driver
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