The 400 Blows(1959)
Angel faces hell-bent for violence.
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.
Movie: The 400 Blows
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Antoine Doinel
Gilberte Doinel
Julien Doinel
Mr. Bigey
René
Mme Bigey
English Teacher
French Teacher
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Jean-Pierre Léaud at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival for 400 Blows
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