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