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The 400 Blows

Les Quatre Cents Coups1959

Angel faces hell-bent for violence.

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
June 3, 1959
Original language
French
Spoken languages
English, French
Countries
France
Cinematography
Henri Decaë
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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