The 400 Blows (aka Les Quatre Cents Coups) (1959)
A somewhat autobiographical story of Truffaut's own childhood, The 400 Blows tells the story of Antoine Doinel, a 14-year-old schoolboy. Antoine is not a good student and always seems to be in trouble at school. At home he is disregarded by his parents, who have better things to do. He starts to play truant and spends a lot of his time in cinemas of Paris, but his parent will not tolerate the behaviour of an uruly child.
Classification: Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Starring: Jean-Pierre Leaud, Yvonne Claudie, Claire Maurier, Albert Remy, Henry Moati
Director: Francois Truffaut
The 400 Blows (aka Les Quatre Cents Coups)
 
Genres:
Classics
Drama

Run Time:
95 Minutes

Awards:
1959 Cannes: Best Director

Subtitles:
English

Languages:
French

Countries:
France

BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Release Date:
16/12/2002

Production Year:
1959

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1

Colour:
B & W

Special Features:
  • Introduction By Writer And Director Serge Toubiana
  • A Portrait of Francois Truffaut
  • Audio Commentary By Robert Lachenay, A Childhood Friend Of Truffaut
  • The Brats (Les Mistons) Short Film
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
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