Blood to the Head
Originally released in 1956. Blood to the Head is a drama film. directed by Gilles Grangier. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Gabin, Renée Faure, and Paul Frankeur
Synopsis
François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life cracking little by little.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as François Cardinaud
Renée Faure
as Mademoiselle
Paul Frankeur
as André Drouin
Monique Mélinand
as Marthe Cardinaud
José Quaglio
as Mimile Babin
Georgette Anys
as Titine Babin
Florelle
as Sidonie Vauquier
Paul Oettly
as Julien Vauquier
Henri Crémieux
as Hubert Mandine
Léonce Corne
as Charles Mandine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood to the Head about?
François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life...
Who directed Blood to the Head?
Blood to the Head was directed by Gilles Grangier.
How long is Blood to the Head?
Blood to the Head has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Blood to the Head released?
Blood to the Head was released on August 20, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blood to the Head?
The main cast of Blood to the Head includes Jean Gabin, Renée Faure, Paul Frankeur, Monique Mélinand, José Quaglio.