The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows (1959) — drama film. Directed by François Truffaut. Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant. Rated 8/10 from 2,394 votes.

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A coming-of-age story tracking a misunderstood boy's rebellion, institutionalization, and ultimate escape to freedom.

Drama · 8/10 · 99 min · 1959

Based On

The 400 Blows As Cinematic Literacy Narrative.

Credits

Director

François Truffaut
Cast

as Antoine Doinel

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Cast

as Gilberte Doinel

Claire Maurier
Cast

as Julien Doinel

Albert Rémy
Cast

as Mr. Bigey

Georges Flamant
Cast

as René

Patrick Auffay
Cast

as Directeur de l'école

Robert Beauvais
Cast

as Mme Bigey

Yvonne Claudie
Cast

as Professeur d'anglais

Pierre Repp
Cast

as Professeur de français

Guy Decomble
Cast

as Betrand Mauricet

Daniel Couturier
Cast

as Enfant

François Nocher
Cast

as Enfant

Richard Kanayan

Universe & Franchise Timeline

The Adventures of Antoine Doinel Collection — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

The 400 Blows is title 1 of 5 in the The Adventures of Antoine Doinel Collection release order. Next: Antoine and Colette (1962).

Related Movies & Series

Stolen Kisses (1968) — Sequel
Antoine and Colette (1962) — Universe Link

Videos

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Mark Kermode reviews The 400 Blows (1959) | BFI Player
Robert Weide on THE 400 BLOWS
Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q162331), public domain (CC0).