The Red Head
Poil de carotte
Synopsis
A red-haired boy is his mother's punching bag; only his father's presence is a great comfort to him, but this weak man is under the shrew's thumb. His pain is so great he feels suicidal.
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Robert Lynen
François Lepic
Harry Baur
Mr. Lepic
Catherine Fonteney
Mrs. Lepic
Christine Dor
Annette
Colette Segall
Mathilde
Simone Aubry
Ernestine
Louis Gauthier
The Godfather
Max Fromiot
Félix
Claude Borelli
A little boy at the wedding (uncredited)
Colette Borelli
A little girl at the wedding (uncredited)
Jean Borelli
A little boy at the wedding (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier
- Original Score
- Alexander Tansman
- Original Title
- Poil de carotte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Vandal et Charles Delac, Département de la Charente, Cinémathèque de Toulouse, La Cinémathèque Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Jules Renard
Alexander Tansman
Monniot, Armand Thirard
Marthe Poncin
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Marthe Poncin
Editor
Monniot
Director of Photography
Alexander Tansman
Original Music Composer
Julien Duvivier
Screenplay
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Head about?
A red-haired boy is his mother's punching bag; only his father's presence is a great comfort to him, but this weak man is under the shrew's thumb. His pain is so great he feels suicidal.
Who directed The Red Head?
The Red Head was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in The Red Head?
The principal cast of The Red Head includes Robert Lynen, Harry Baur, Catherine Fonteney, Christine Dor, Colette Segall.
When was The Red Head released and how long is it?
The Red Head was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Head was composed by Alexander Tansman.
Is The Red Head based on a book or true story?
The Red Head is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Renard".