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Blood to the Head

1956Movie1 h 26 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
Gilles Grangier
Written by
Georges Simenon, Michel Audiard, Gilles Grangier
Produced by
Fernand Rivers, René Saurel, Gustave Jif
Music by
Henri Verdun, Nino P. Tassone, Nico Fidenco

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Facts

August 20, 1956 · 1 h 26 min · Drama

Released
August 20, 1956
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Blood to the Head worth watching?"

Questions about Blood to the Head

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Blood to the Head worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Blood to the Head?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Blood to the Head good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Blood to the Head in English?

French

No, it was made in French.