The 400 Blows (1959)
Original title: Les Quatre cents coups
dir: François Truffaut
Antoine is a young boy in his early teens who has difficulties both at school and at home. His teacher singles him out for criticism and punishment, while his mother is cold and demanding, and frequently argues with her husband (Antoine's stepfather). The family is financially insecure, and Antoine must sleep in a sleeping bag on a cot crammed next to the back entrance to the apartment. Also, to make things worse, Antoine soon discovers that his mother is having an affair with a co-worker.
Cast:
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Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel
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Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel, the Mother
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Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel
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Guy Decomble
'Petite Feuille', the French teacher
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Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey
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Patrick Auffay
René
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Daniel Couturier
Les enfants
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François Nocher
Les enfants
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Richard Kanayan
Les enfants
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Renaud Fontanarosa
Les enfants
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Michel Girard
Les enfants
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Henry Moati
Les enfants
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Bernard Abbou
Les enfants
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Jean-François Bergouignan
Les enfants
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Michel Lesignor
Les enfants
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Luc Andrieux
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Robert Beauvais
Director of the school
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Bouchon Bouchon
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Christian Brocard
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Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey
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Marius Laurey
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Claude Mansard
Examining Magistrate
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Jacques Monod
Commissioner
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Pierre Repp
The English Teacher
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Henri Virlojeux
Night watchman
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Man in Street
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Philippe de Broca
Man in Funfair
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Jacques Demy
Policeman
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Jean Douchet
The Lover
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Marianne Girard
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Simone Jolivet
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Jeanne Moreau
Woman with dog
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Laure Paillette
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François Truffaut
Man in Funfair