
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-Claude Brialyas Man in Street
Jacques Monodas The Police Commissioner
Claire Maurieras Gilberte Doinel
Guy Decombleas French Teacher
Christian Brocardas The Typewriter Crook
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Antoine Doinel
Jeanne Moreauas Woman with Dog
François Truffautas Man in Funfair (uncredited)
Jean Douchetas Gilberte's Lover (uncredited)
Philippe de Brocaas Man in Funfair (uncredited)
Pierre Reppas English Teacher
Serge Moatias Child
Marius Laureyas Inspector Cabanel
Louise Chevalieras Gossip (uncredited)
Georges Flamantas Mr. Bigey
Claude Mansardas The Judge
Laure Pailletteas A Gossip (uncredited)
Patrick Auffayas René
Yvonne Claudieas Mme Bigey
François Nocheras Child
Henri Virlogeuxas The Nightguard
Jacques Demyas Policeman (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godardas (voice)(uncredited)Crew
" />Henri DecaëDirector of Photography
" />Marie-Josèphe YoyotteEditor
" />François TruffautDirector, Producer, Screenplay, Adaptation
" />Bernard EveinSet Decoration
" />Jean ConstantinOriginal Music Composer
" />Alain LeventAssistant Camera
" />Philippe de BrocaAssistant Director
" />Jeanne MoreauThanks
" />Alex JofféThanks
" />Claude VégaThanks
" />Annette WademantThanks
" />Claire MafféiThanks
" />Jean-Claude BrialyThanks