The 400 Blows(1959)
“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.
Director
François Truffaut
Studio
Les Films du Carrosse
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier
as Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy
as Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant
as Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay
as René
Robert Beauvais
as Directeur de l'école
Yvonne Claudie
as Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp
as Professeur d'anglais
Guy Decomble
as Professeur de français
Daniel Couturier
as Betrand Mauricet
François Nocher
as Enfant
Richard Kanayan
as Enfant
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse • Sédif Productions
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What is The 400 Blows about?▼
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.
Who directed The 400 Blows?▼
The 400 Blows was directed by François Truffaut and released in 1959. It is a drama film.
How long is The 400 Blows?▼
The 400 Blows has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The 400 Blows?▼
The cast of The 400 Blows includes Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel, Claire Maurier as Gilberte Doinel, Albert Rémy as Julien Doinel, Georges Flamant as Mr. Bigey, Patrick Auffay as René and more.
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