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