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The 400 Blows
Les Quatre Cents Coups
Directed by François Truffaut
1959•1h 39m•NR•★ 8.1
Drama
Synopsis
A misunderstood young boy in Paris, neglected by his parents and punished by his schoolteachers, turns to petty crime and truancy in pursuit of freedom.
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François Truffaut
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DirectorKimberly Peirce
WriterAndy BienenKimberly Peirce
CinematographyJim Denault
MusicNathan Larson
Principal Cast
Hilary SwankBrandon Teena
Chloë SevignyLana Tisdel
Peter SarsgaardJohn Lotter
Brendan Sexton IIITom Nissen
Alicia GoransonCandace
Alison FollandKate
Jeannetta ArnetteLana's Mom
Rob CampbellBrian
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Runtime1h 39m (99 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorFrançois Truffaut
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR
StudioLes Films du Carrosse
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