Headstrong
Bille en tête
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Cotti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Jardin, Carlo Cotti
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- Bille en tête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Cotti
Alexandre Jardin, Carlo Cotti
Jean-Claude Petit
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Jennifer Augé
Tarak Ben Ammar, Claude Berri, Mark Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Cotti
Director
Carlo Cotti
Writer
Tarak Ben Ammar
Producer
Claude Berri
Producer
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Director of Photography
Jennifer Augé
Editor
Jean-Pierre Clech
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headstrong
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What is Headstrong about?
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.
Who directed Headstrong?
Headstrong was directed by Carlo Cotti.
Who stars in Headstrong?
The principal cast of Headstrong includes Thomas Langmann, Kristin Scott Thomas, Danielle Darrieux, Patrick Raynal, Michel Albertini.
When was Headstrong released and how long is it?
Headstrong was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Headstrong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Headstrong was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.
Is Headstrong based on a book or true story?
Headstrong is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Jardin".