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The 400 Blows (Les 400 coups)

DVD
97 minutes
1959
PN1995.9 .F67 Q8 1999 DVD

Considered to be one of the most influential films of adolescence, The 400 Blows follows 13-year old Antoine (Jean-Pierre Léaud), as he turns to a life of small-time crime to escape the neglect he receives at home from his parents and the harsh criticism of his teacher. As young Antoine ventures out on his own, he discovers the freedom he longs for is not so easily attained.

Starring Jean-Pierre, Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Guy Decomble, Georges Flamant, Patrick Auffay
Director Francois Truffaut

In French with English subtitles.

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