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Director: Georges Franju Starring: Pierre Brasseur, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Anouk Aimée, Jean Galland Synopsis Worn down by the troublesome behaviour of his rebellious son François, Maître Gérane, a well-known lawyer, has him interned in a  psychiatric hospital.  The two doctors who treat the wild young man cannot agree on the best way to treat him – Dr Varmont favours a classical treatment, whilst Dr Emery prefers a modern approach.  François knows that he is not crazy and so plans to escape, together with another patient named Heurtevant, hoping to that his girlfriend Stéphanie will provide him with shelter... © Willems Henri (Brussels, Belgium) Credits Director: Georges Franju Script: Hervé Bazin, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Jean-Charles Pichon Photo: Eugen Schüfftan Music: Maurice Jarre Cast: Pierre Brasseur (Dr. Varmont), Paul Meurisse (Dr. Emery), Jean-Pierre Mocky (François Gérane), Anouk Aimée (Stéphanie), Jean Galland (Maître Gérane), Jean Ozenne (Comte Elzéar de Chambrelle), Thomy Bourdelle (Colonel Donnadieu), Rudy Lenoir (Le planqué), Roger Legris (Decauville), Henri San Juan (Patron du billard), Edith Scob (La folle qui chante) Country: France Language: French Runtime: 95 min; B&W Aka: Head Against the Wall; The Keepers More French Drama

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