Headstrong
1989, French. Directed by Carlo Cotti.
Based on a popular novel with the English title Devil in the Flesh by Alexandre Jardin, this little drama tells the story of Virgile (Thomas Langmann), a sixteen-year old boy who has grown tired of being a virgin, and decides to seduce Carla (Kristin Scott-Thomas), an older woman. Rather to his surprise, despite his callowness, she proves to be quite willing.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Carlo CottiDirector
- Thomas LangmannVirgile
- Kristin Scott ThomasClara
- Danielle DarrieuxL'Arquebuse
- Patrick RaynalRaoul
- Michel AlbertiniJean
- Thibault RossigneuxClaude
- Vincent WallezPhilippe
- Philippe PerrusselAlbert
- Marie-France MignalLa maîtresse de Raoul
- Jean-Luc MimaultLe contrôleur S.N.C.F
- Jean DarieUn invité au dîner
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1989
- Original title
- Bille en tête
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Carlo Cotti
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Headstrong runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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What movies are like Headstrong?
If you liked Headstrong, try White Wedding, Luna, Gabriel's Inferno: Part III.
Who directed Headstrong?
Headstrong (1989) was directed by Carlo Cotti and stars Thomas Langmann, Kristin Scott Thomas, Danielle Darrieux.