Blood to the Head
Le Sang à la tête
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.
Top Cast
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Jean Gabin
François Cardinaud
Renée Faure
Mademoiselle
Paul Frankeur
André Drouin
Monique Mélinand
Marthe Cardinaud
José Quaglio
Mimile Babin
Georgette Anys
Titine Babin
Florelle
Sidonie Vauquier
Paul Oettly
Julien Vauquier
Henri Crémieux
Hubert Mandine
Léonce Corne
Charles Mandine
Jacques Deray
Alfred, un conducteur de car
Claude Sylvain
Raymonde Babin
Paul Faivre
Monsieur Cardinaud - père
Paul Azaïs
Alphonse, le patron des 'Charentes'
Rivers Cadet
Le patron du Robinson
Yolande Laffon
Isabelle Mandine
Julienne Paroli
Madame Cardinaud - mère
Gabriel Gobin
Arthur Cardinaud
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Henri Verdun, Nico Fidenco, Nino P. Tassone
- Original Title
- Le Sang à la tête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Fernand Rivers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard, Georges Simenon
Henri Verdun, Nico Fidenco, Nino P. Tassone
André Thomas
Paul Cayatte
René Saurel, Fernand Rivers, Gustave Jif
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
Gilles Grangier
Screenplay
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
René Saurel
Producer
Paul Cayatte
Editor
Henri Verdun
Original Music Composer
Fernand Rivers
Producer
Gustave Jif
Producer
André Thomas
Director of Photography
Nico Fidenco
Original Music Composer
Nino P. Tassone
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood to the Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 cracking little by little.
Who directed Blood to the Head?
Blood to the Head was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in Blood to the Head?
The principal cast of Blood to the Head includes Jean Gabin, Renée Faure, Paul Frankeur, Monique Mélinand, José Quaglio.
When was Blood to the Head released and how long is it?
Blood to the Head was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood to the Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood to the Head was composed by Henri Verdun, Nico Fidenco, Nino P. Tassone.
Is Blood to the Head based on a book or true story?
Blood to the Head is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".