The 400 Blows (Les quatre cents coups) (1959)

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Directed by

François Truffaut

Starring (View all)

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel

Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel - la mère d'Antoine

Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel

Guy Decomble
'Petite Feuille', the French teacher

Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey

Patrick Auffay
René

Daniel Couturier
Betrand Mauricet

François Nocher
Un enfant / Child

Written by

François Truffaut
(scenario)

Marcel Moussy

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A great classic

9 years, 1 month ago at Dec 30 14:28

johanlefourbe

It has been a while since I have seen this flick and I should definitely re-watch it whenever I have the opportunity. To be honest, in the same genre, I always preferred 'A bout de souffle' but this one is not far behind and it is definitely a huge masterpiece as well. By now, I have seen a bunch of the movies directed by François Truffaut’s movies and even though he had a more satisfying caree... read more

"Not everybody has a tongue like yours."

7 years, 1 month ago at Jan 7 9:22

Electrophorus Dragon

Adolescence is a difficult time for any child. It does not matter where you grow up or in what era. The period between childhood and adulthood is fraught with awkwardness and insecurity. Francois Truffaut's "The 400 Blows" examines the life of one such child as he takes his first baby steps toward a new stage in his life.
Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Leaud) is a young man who lives with his ... read more

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6 years ago at Feb 2 20:46

mazardeus

Very classic French film. Message is very deep. It's one of the most must-see movies of all time. Ah, Children.

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Intensely touching story of a misunderstood young adolescent who left without attention, delves into a life of petty crime.

Release date: 3 June 1959
UPC: 720917507828

Tags: France (26), 1950s (25), French (19), 1959 (19), Drama (17), Childhood (13), Nouvelle Vague (11), Crime (10), School (10), Runaway (10), Coming Of Age (9), Black And White (8), Jail (8), Paris (6), Police (6), Teacher (6), Robbery (6), Truffaut (6), Classic (4), Foreign (4)

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" Notes: It has been a while since I have seen this flick and I should definitely re-watch it whenever I have the opportunity. To be honest, in the same genre, I always preferred 'A bout de souffle' but this one is not far behind and it is definitely a huge masterpiece as well. By now, I have seen a bunch of the movies directed by François Truffaut’s movies and even though he had a more satisfying career than Jean-Luc Godard, it is definitely Truffaut's best movie by far. Indeed, even though "