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The 400 Blows
“Angel faces hell-bent for violence.”
8.0 / 10• 1959• 1h 39m•NR• French
Drama
Storyline
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
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel
Lead
Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey
PA
Patrick Auffay
René
Robert Beauvais
Directeur de l'école
Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp
Professeur d'anglais
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. François Truffaut's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The 400 Blows is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
