The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

19591hr 39min
critics rating 99%99%
audience rating 94%94%

Step into the world of Antoine Doinel, a spirited young Parisian boy whose misadventures will tug at your heartstrings and captivate your imagination. "The 400 Blows" paints a poignant portrait of a resilient youth grappling with the harsh realities of a world stacked against him. Enduring the indifference of his parents and the unforgiving gaze of authority figures, Antoine's journey is as tumultuous as it is transformative.

As you follow Antoine's escapades with his loyal friend Rene, you'll find yourself drawn into a narrative that transcends time and place, resonating with the universal themes of youth, rebellion, and the search for belonging. Director François Truffaut masterfully weaves a tale that is both touching and thought-provoking, inviting viewers to ponder the intricacies of growing up in a world that often feels cold and indifferent. Let "The 400 Blows" sweep you off your feet and into a cinematic experience that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll.

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Cast

François Truffaut

Man in Funfair (uncredited)

François Truffaut

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Antoine Doinel

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Luc Godard

(voice)(uncredited)

Jean-Luc Godard

Jeanne Moreau

Woman with Dog

Jeanne Moreau

Jean-Claude Brialy

Man in Street

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jacques Demy

Policeman (uncredited)

Jacques Demy

Claire Maurier

Gilberte Doinel

Claire Maurier

Albert Rémy

Julien Doinel

Albert Rémy

Guy Decomble

French Teacher

Guy Decomble

Philippe de Broca

Man in Funfair (uncredited)

Philippe de Broca

Henri Virlogeux

The Nightguard

Henri Virlogeux

Jacques Monod

The Police Commissioner

Jacques Monod

Claude Mansard

The Judge

Claude Mansard

Patrick Auffay

Jean Douchet

Gilberte's Lover (uncredited)

Jean Douchet

Pierre Repp

English Teacher

Pierre Repp

Louise Chevalier

Gossip (uncredited)

Louise Chevalier

Robert Beauvais

Director of the school

Robert Beauvais

Georges Flamant

Mr. Bigey

Georges Flamant

Yvonne Claudie

Mme Bigey

Yvonne Claudie

Christian Brocard

The Typewriter Crook

Christian Brocard

Serge Moati

Marius Laurey

Inspector Cabanel

Marius Laurey

François Nocher

Luc Andrieux

Gym Teacher

Luc Andrieux

Charles L. Bitsch

Police Officer (uncredited)

Charles L. Bitsch

Marianne Girard

(uncredited)

Marianne Girard

Richard Kanayan

Daniel Couturier

Betrand Mauricet

Daniel Couturier

Laure Paillette

A Gossip (uncredited)

Laure Paillette

Michel Girard

Jean-François Bergouignan

Renaud Fontanarosa

Bernard Abbou

Gérard Van Ruymbeke

Child (uncredited)

Gérard Van Ruymbeke

Michel Lesignor

Armand Coppello

Little Bit (uncredited)

Armand Coppello

Simon Jolivet

(uncredited)

Simon Jolivet