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19591h 39m8.0(2332)

The 400 Blows

Les Quatre Cents Coups

Angel faces hell-bent for violence.

Drama
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1959-06-03
1h 39m
FR
Released
Les Films du Carrosse

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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.

#adolescence#paris, france#balzac#delinquent#coming of age#black and white#fingerprint#semi autobiographical#skipping school#mugshot#strict teacher#montmartre, paris#calm#bitter#complicated#gentle

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About The 400 Blows

Angel faces hell-bent for violence.

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. Running 99 minutes.

The 400 Blows Cast and Characters

The cast features Jean-Pierre Léaud (as Antoine Doinel), Claire Maurier (as Gilberte Doinel), Albert Rémy (as Julien Doinel), Georges Flamant (as Mr. Bigey), and Patrick Auffay (as René). Their performances are a major reason The 400 Blows has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The 400 Blows

There's a reason The 400 Blows keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The 400 Blows runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is The 400 Blows good? What's the rating?

The 400 Blows holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2,332 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The 400 Blows?

The main cast includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, and Georges Flamant, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The 400 Blows available in French?

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The 400 Blows was released in 1959.

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What is The 400 Blows about?

The 400 Blows is a Drama film. 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.

When was The 400 Blows released?

The 400 Blows was released on June 3, 1959. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by Les Films du Carrosse.

Who stars in The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy and Georges Flamant. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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