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The 400 Blows

“Angel faces hell-bent for violence.”

★ 8.0 / 10 (2,421 votes)June 3, 195999 minFR
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJune 3, 1959
StatusReleased
Runtime99 min
Rating★ 8.0 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish, French
CountryFrance
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionLes Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions
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Director

François Truffaut

Writers

François Truffaut

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Cast

Jean-Pierre LéaudJean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
Claire MaurierClaire MaurierGilberte Doinel
Albert RémyAlbert RémyJulien Doinel
Georges FlamantGeorges FlamantMr. Bigey
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Patrick AuffayRené
Robert BeauvaisRobert BeauvaisDirecteur de l'école
Yvonne ClaudieYvonne ClaudieMme Bigey
Pierre ReppPierre ReppProfesseur d'anglais
Guy DecombleGuy DecombleProfesseur de français
Daniel CouturierDaniel CouturierBetrand Mauricet
François NocherFrançois NocherEnfant
Richard KanayanRichard KanayanEnfant
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