
The 400 Blows
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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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Les Quatre Cents Coups
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1959-06-03
- Runtime: 99 minutes
- Rating: 8.028/10 (2184 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.4137
- Languages: English, French
Cast & Crew

Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Antoine Doinel

Claire Maurier
as Gilberte Doinel

Albert Rémy
as Julien Doinel

Georges Flamant
as Mr. Bigey

Patrick Auffay
as René

Robert Beauvais
as Director of the school

Yvonne Claudie
as Mme Bigey

Pierre Repp
as English Teacher

Guy Decomble
as French Teacher

Daniel Couturier
as Betrand Mauricet
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Trailers & Clips
Mark Kermode reviews The 400 Blows (1959) | BFI Player
New trailer for The 400 Blows - in cinemas from 7 January 2022 | BFI
Robert Weide on THE 400 BLOWS
Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 400 Blows?▼
The 400 Blows is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1959-06-03.
Who are the main actors in The 400 Blows?▼
The main cast includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Georges Flamant, Patrick Auffay, .
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Is The 400 Blows based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The 400 Blows?▼
The 400 Blows has an IMDb rating of 8.028/10 based on 2184 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The 400 Blows?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The 400 Blows?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The 400 Blows filmed?▼
The 400 Blows was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The 400 Blows?▼
The total runtime of The 400 Blows is 99 minutes.
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