Maître Gérane — Head Against the Wall Character Profile

About Maître Gérane

François's father, an influential lawyer who prioritizes family reputation over legal justice by having his son committed to a psychiatric hospital instead of reporting his theft and arson to the police.

Character Facts

Played by

Jean Galland

Appears in

Head Against the Wall (1959)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Head Against the Wall

• François Gérane (Jean-Pierre Mocky)
• Dr. Varmont (Pierre Brasseur)
• Dr. Emery (Paul Meurisse)
• Heurtevent (Charles Aznavour)
• The pool owner (Henri San Juan)
• Stéphanie (Anouk Aimée)
• The singing mad (Édith Scob)
• The black man (Doudou Babet)
• Internee in the refectory (Max Montavon)
• Nurse (Luc Andrieux)
• Count Elzéar de Chambrelle (Jean Ozenne)
• Colonel Donnadieu (Thomy Bourdelle)