The 400 Blows poster

The 400 Blows Quotes

"Angel faces hell-bent for violence."

NR 1959 · 1h 39m
80
Audience
80
Audience
12 quotes
Father's Mockery Sparks Delinquent's Outrage
Juvenile Delinquent Every time I cried, my father would imitate me on his fiddle, just to drive me nuts. One day I got fed up and I knocked him out.
A Decision on Paper Results
Petite Feuille Doinel, if your paper is first today, it's because I've decided to give the results beginning with the worst.
Consequences of Escape in Troubled Times
Juvenile Delinquent He escaped a week ago, but they got him. Around here to escape is bad enough, but getting caught is worse.
[to Antoine about another boy in the reformatory]
A Question of Paternity
English Teacher Last and simple question. Where is the father?
René Ze fazer...
English Teacher No. The father.
René Ze fazer.
English Teacher No, the tip of the tongue between the teeth. As if you had a lisp. Father.
René Fazer.
René But I can't, sir. Not everybody has a tongue like yours.
A Lesson in Discretion and Consequences
Juvenile Delinquent If she drops her pen, pick it up, but don't look at her legs. Or else it will be on your record.
A Father's Compromise on Lunch Money
Antoine Doinel I need some money for lunch, dad. Only 1,000 francs.
Julien Doinel Therefore you hope for 500. Therefore you need 300. Here's 100.
The Complexity of Truth and Lies
Psychiatrist Your parents say you're always lying.
Antoine Doinel Oh, I lie now and then, I suppose. Sometimes I'd tell them the truth and they still wouldn't believe me, so I prefer to lie.
Struggles of a Troubled Youth
Juvenile Delinquent I'm an unstable psychotic individual with perverted tendencies.
Dining Out and Dressing Up
Gilberte Doinel The best thing is to eat out until the end of the month.
Julien Doinel For that, I need a clean shirt.
Contrasting Moods in a Conversation
Gilberte Doinel I'm not in the mood.
Julien Doinel Too bad, I am.
Lack of Socks and Growing Frustration
Julien Doinel I have no socks left around these holes.
A Warning About Consequences and Responsibility
Petite Feuille Now, Doinel, go get some water and erase those insanities, or I'll make you lick the wall, my friend.