The 400 Blows (1959)

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel
• Claire Maurier as Gilberte Doinel
• Albert Rémy as Julien Doinel
• Georges Flamant as Mr. Bigey
• Patrick Auffay as René
• Robert Beauvais as Directeur de l'école
• Yvonne Claudie as Mme Bigey
• Pierre Repp as Professeur d'anglais
• Guy Decomble as Professeur de français
• Daniel Couturier as Betrand Mauricet

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