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