The 400 Blows

8 1959 François Truffaut 1h 39m
Drama
The 400 Blows

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 tr

Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud Jean-Pierre Léaud Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier Claire Maurier Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant Georges Flamant Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay Patrick Auffay René
Robert Beauvais Director of the school
Yvonne Claudie Yvonne Claudie Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp Pierre Repp English Teacher

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