The 400 Blows poster
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 Léaud
    Antoine Doinel
  • Jean-Luc Godard
    (voice)(uncredited)
  • Jeanne Moreau
    Woman with Dog
  • François Truffaut
    Man in Funfair (uncredited)
  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Man in Street
  • Guy Decomble
    French Teacher
  • Patrick Auffay
    René
  • Claire Maurier
    Gilberte Doinel
  • Pierre Repp
    English Teacher
  • Georges Flamant
    Mr. Bigey