The 400 Blows

IMDb 8.0 1959 • 99 min • Drama

Director

François Truffaut

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud Antoine Doinel
Claire Maurier
Claire Maurier Gilberte Doinel
Albert Rémy
Albert Rémy Julien Doinel
Georges Flamant
Georges Flamant Mr. Bigey
Patrick Auffay
Patrick Auffay René