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The 400 Blows (1959)
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📖 Story
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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EnergyMeasured and gradual
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ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The 400 Blows is a 1959 film in the Drama category from France. Directed by François Truffaut. Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud and Claire Maurier. Runtime: about 99 minutes. Original language: French. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.0/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1959, Original language: French, Production: France, Runtime: about 99 minutes, Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud and Claire Maurier.
Runtime
99 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Antoine Doinel

Claire Maurier
Gilberte Doinel

Albert Rémy
Julien Doinel

Georges Flamant
Mr. Bigey

Patrick Auffay
René

Robert Beauvais
Directeur de l'école

Yvonne Claudie
Mme Bigey

Pierre Repp
Professeur d'anglais
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Guy Decomble
Professeur de français

Daniel Couturier
Betrand Mauricet

François Nocher
Enfant

Richard Kanayan
Enfant

Renaud Fontanarosa
Enfant

Michel Girard
Enfant
Director: François Truffaut
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1What is movie The 400 Blows (1959)?
It is a movie released in 1959 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The 400 Blows?
The 400 Blows (1959) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The 400 Blows online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as MUBI.
4What is the rating of The 400 Blows?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 2,333 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The 400 Blows?
Its runtime is about 99 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The 400 Blows best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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