
The 400 Blows
Les Quatre Cents Coups
Release: 1959-06-03·Runtime: 99m·★ 8.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse
Sédif Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Antoine Doinel
Yvonne Claudieas Mme Bigey
Pierre Reppas English Teacher
Claude Mansardas The Judge
Marius Laureyas Inspector Cabanel
Jacques Monodas The Police Commissioner
François Truffautas Man in Funfair (uncredited)
Claire Maurieras Gilberte Doinel
Georges Flamantas Mr. Bigey
Guy Decombleas French Teacher
Serge Moatias Child
Jeanne Moreauas Woman with Dog
Philippe de Brocaas Man in Funfair (uncredited)
Louise Chevalieras Gossip (uncredited)
Jacques Demyas Policeman (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godardas (voice)(uncredited)
Jean-Claude Brialyas Man in Street
Henri Virlogeuxas The Nightguard
Jean Douchetas Gilberte's Lover (uncredited)
Patrick Auffayas René
François Nocheras Child
Christian Brocardas The Typewriter Crook
Laure Pailletteas A Gossip (uncredited)Crew
" />François TruffautDirector, Producer, Adaptation, Screenplay
" />Jean ConstantinOriginal Music Composer
" />Claude VégaThanks
" />Alain LeventAssistant Camera
" />Alex JofféThanks
" />Bernard EveinSet Decoration
" />Annette WademantThanks
" />Claire MafféiThanks
" />Henri DecaëDirector of Photography
" />Marie-Josèphe YoyotteEditor
" />Jean-Claude BrialyThanks
" />Jeanne MoreauThanks
" />Philippe de BrocaAssistant Director