Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959)
"Angel faces hell-bent for violence."

Title: The 400 Blows
Original Title: Les Quatre Cents Coups
Release Date: 1959-06-03
Status: Released
Rating: 8/10 (from 2169 votes)
Language: FR
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions
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.
Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel

Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel

Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel

Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey

Patrick Auffay
René

Robert Beauvais
Director of the school

Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey

Pierre Repp
English Teacher

Guy Decomble
French Teacher

Daniel Couturier
Betrand Mauricet