The 400 Blows (1959)

Cast

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

Screenplay

• François Truffaut (Adaptation)
• Marcel Moussy (Dialogue)
• Marcel Moussy (Adaptation)
• François Truffaut (Screenplay)

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

paris, france, delinquent, coming of age, black and white, fingerprint, semi autobiographical, skipping school, mugshot, strict teacher, montmartre, paris

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 400 Blows about?

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.

Who directed The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows was directed by François Truffaut.

Who stars in The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, Patrick Auffay, Robert Beauvais.

How long is The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).

What genre is The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows is a Drama film.

What is the Filmori rating for The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.

Where was The 400 Blows produced?

The 400 Blows was produced in France.

What are the themes of The 400 Blows?

The themes of The 400 Blows include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.