Film
The 400 Blows (1959)
Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
Drama· Directed by François Truffaut· 99 min
Overview
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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Connections
The Adventures of Antoine Doinel
- The 400 Blows (1959) — this film
- Stolen Kisses (1968)
Antoine knows what he wants to do... his problem is doing it.
- Bed and Board (1970)
First Truffaut gave us The 400 Blows. Then Stolen Kisses... and now Bed and Board.
Top billing
- 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