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The 400 Blows (1959)
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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.
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurieras Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémyas Julien Doinel
Georges Flamantas Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffayas René
Robert Beauvaisas Directeur de l'école
Yvonne Claudieas Mme Bigey
Pierre Reppas Professeur d'anglais
Guy Decombleas Professeur de français
Daniel Couturieras Betrand Mauricet
François Nocheras Enfant
Richard Kanayanas Enfant
Renaud Fontanarosaas Enfant
Michel Girardas Enfant
Facts
| Release date | June 3, 1959 |
| Runtime | 99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 1959 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Original title | Les Quatre Cents Coups |
| Language | FR |
| IMDb | tt0053198 |
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Questions
How long is The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is The 400 Blows worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 2,394 votes, which places it #2 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 91%) and #167 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows was directed by François Truffaut. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Day for Night (1973), Jules and Jim (1962), The Last Metro (1980).
Who stars in The 400 Blows?
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 Directeur de l'école.
What is The 400 Blows rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The 400 Blows?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5433.