Breathless(1960)
“Wild! Violent! Outspoken and Honest!”
Overview
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Studio
Les Films Impéria
Budget
$80K
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Michel Poiccard / László Kovács
Jean Seberg
as Patricia Franchini
Daniel Boulanger
as Police Inspector Vital
Henri-Jacques Huet
as Antonio Berrutti
Roger Hanin
as Carl Zubart
Van Doude
as American Journalist, Patricia's Friend
Claude Mansard
as Claudius Mansard
Liliane Dreyfus
as Liliane / Minouche
Michel Fabre
as Police Inspector #2
Jean-Pierre Melville
as Parvulesco the Writer
Jean-Luc Godard
as The Snitch
Richard Balducci
as Tolmatchoff
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
French
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$80K
Production Companies
Les Films Impéria • Les Productions Georges de Beauregard • SNC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breathless?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Breathless (1960).
What is Breathless about?▼
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.
Who directed Breathless?▼
Breathless was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and released in 1960. It is a drama, crime, romance film.
How long is Breathless?▼
Breathless has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Breathless?▼
The cast of Breathless includes Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel Poiccard / László Kovács, Jean Seberg as Patricia Franchini, Daniel Boulanger as Police Inspector Vital, Henri-Jacques Huet as Antonio Berrutti, Roger Hanin as Carl Zubart and more.
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