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