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