Movie

Blood to the Head

★ 6.3(32)19561h 26m

Blood to the Head is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Gilles Grangier
Release date: 1956-08-20
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Fernand Rivers

About Blood to the Head

Blood to the Head is a 1956 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gilles Grangier, starring Jean Gabin, Renée Faure and Paul Frankeur. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blood to the Head in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

infidelityfranceromanceon the runblack and whitetearssuspensein search ofcouple lifea change of scenebeautiful imagesblack & white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blood to the Head in France?+

In France, Blood to the Head is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Blood to the Head on Netflix?+

Blood to the Head is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Blood to the Head?+

Blood to the Head has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Blood to the Head?+

Blood to the Head stars Jean Gabin, Renée Faure, Paul Frankeur, Monique Mélinand and José Quaglio.

When did Blood to the Head come out?+

Blood to the Head is a 1956 movie directed by Gilles Grangier.

What genre is Blood to the Head?+

Blood to the Head is Drama film.

Who directed Blood to the Head?+

Blood to the Head was directed by Gilles Grangier.