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The 400 Blows(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-06-03
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2210 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Sédif Productions
Movie: The 400 Blows
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay
René
Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey
Pierre Repp
English Teacher
Guy Decomble
French Teacher
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Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows
Mark Kermode reviews The 400 Blows (1959) | BFI Player
Robert Weide on THE 400 BLOWS
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Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews The 400 Blows (1959) | BFI Player - Featurette
Robert Weide on THE 400 BLOWS - Featurette
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