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Hothead poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.1 / 100
1979·Comedy / Drama / Sport·1h 29m

HOTHEAD

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.

Above the Line
Jean-Jacques Annaud·DirectorAlain Godard·IdeaAlain Godard·ScreenstoryClaude Agostini·Director of PhotographyPierre Bachelet·Original Music ComposerNoëlle Boisson·Editor
Cast
Patrick Dewaere·François PerrinFrance Dougnac·Stéphanie LefèvreDorothée Jemma·MarieMaurice Barrier·Berri, boss of the 'Penalty'Robert Dalban·JeanjeanMario David·Rumin, healerHubert Deschamps·Prison directorDora Doll·Head nunFrançois Dyrek·Driver of the first truckPatrick Floersheim·Berthier
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Jean-Jacques Annaud·Director
Writing· 3
Alain Godard·IdeaAlain Godard·ScreenstoryFrancis Veber·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Claude Agostini·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Noëlle Boisson·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Pierre Bachelet·Original Music ComposerFrançois Soler·SoundMaurice Gilbert·SoundClaude Villand·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Jean-Claude Josquin·Production DesignAlain Maunoury·Production DesignCorinne Jorry·Costume DesignRégine Havan·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Alain Poiré·ProducerMamade·Casting
By the Numbers
76.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#FDD017
Mood
Aggressive, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
Swim TrunksSwimsuitFists
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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