The 400 Blows (1959)

  • NR
  • 11/16/1959 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

Angel faces hell-bent for violence.

Overview

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.

François Truffaut

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud's headshot

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier's headshot

Claire Maurier

Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy's headshot

Albert Rémy

Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant's headshot

Georges Flamant

Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay's headshot

Patrick Auffay

René
Robert Beauvais's headshot

Robert Beauvais

Director of the school
Yvonne Claudie's headshot

Yvonne Claudie

Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp's headshot

Pierre Repp

English Teacher

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