The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows

Information

Release DateJune 3, 1959
Runtime1h 39m
StatusReleased
ProductionLes Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions
LanguagesEnglish, French
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The 400 Blows

"Angel faces hell-bent for violence."

Synopsis

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

Cast & Crew

Director

François Truffaut
François Truffaut

Featured Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Antoine Doinel

Claire Maurier

Claire Maurier

Gilberte Doinel

Albert Rémy

Albert Rémy

Julien Doinel

Georges Flamant

Georges Flamant

Mr. Bigey

Patrick Auffay

Patrick Auffay

René

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