Jean-Pierre Léaud is super in this story of a troubled young lad who goes from having troubles at...
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 trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.
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The 400 Blows
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 3, 1959
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
User Score
80%
Original Title
Les Quatre Cents Coups
Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions
Director
François Truffaut
Description
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.