The 400 Blows
1959 · Movie · 94 min. · France
14-year-old Antoine Doinel has troubles at home and at school. Ignored and neglected by his parents, his relationship with his mother is further strained when he discovers that she has taken a secret lover. Added to this, his school teachers have written him off as a troublemaker and, with luck seemingly never on his side, it is Antoine who ends up getting the blame for bad behaviour. Finding refuge only in his love of cinema, Antoine soon finds it necessary to break free, and discover what the world can offer outside of the confines of his everyday life.
Direction François Truffaut
Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Claire Maurier · Albert Rémy · Guy Decomble · Georges Flamant · Patrick Auffay · Jeanne Moreau
Soundtrack Jean Constantin
Screenplay Marcel Moussy · François Truffaut
Cinematography Henri Decaë
Original title Les Quatre Cents Coups (Les 400 Coups)
Also known as The Four Hundred Blows
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