The 400 Blows

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.

Tagline

“Angel faces hell-bent for violence.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

François Truffaut

Original Language

FR

What is The 400 Blows 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 directed The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows was directed by François Truffaut.

When was The 400 Blows released?

The 400 Blows was released on June 3, 1959.

How long is The 400 Blows?

The 400 Blows has a runtime of 1h 39m.

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