Director François Truffaut
Screenplay François Truffaut
The 400 Blows
Drama1959
Original Title: Les Quatre Cents Coups
Tagline: Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
Release Date: 1959-06-03
Duration: 99 minutes
Synopsis
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.
Casting
- Jean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
- Jean-Luc Godard(voice)(uncredited)
- Jeanne MoreauWoman with Dog
- François TruffautMan in Funfair (uncredited)
- Jean-Claude BrialyMan in Street
- Guy DecombleFrench Teacher
- Patrick AuffayRené
- Claire MaurierGilberte Doinel
- Pierre ReppEnglish Teacher
- Georges FlamantMr. Bigey
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