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The 400 Blows

NR1h 39m1959François Truffaut
IMDb: 8.0/10Rotten: 99%
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"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.

DramaCrime
AdolescenceParis, FranceBalzacDelinquentComing Of AgeBlack And WhiteFingerprintSemi AutobiographicalSkipping SchoolMugshot

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What is The 400 Blows (1959) about?

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.

Who stars in The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows stars Jean-Pierre Léaud (Antoine Doinel), Claire Maurier (Gilberte Doinel), Albert Rémy (Julien Doinel), Georges Flamant (Mr. Bigey), Patrick Auffay (René). The film was directed by François Truffaut.

How long is The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The 400 Blows worth watching?

The 400 Blows holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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