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Band of Outsiders (1964)

“A Who-Dunit, Who's Got-It, Where-Is-It-Now Wild One From That "Breathless" director Jean-Luc Godard!”

7.5/10 · 626 votes 1h 37m nr ComedyDramaCrime

#8 of 18 films from 1964 #303 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Written by Jean-Luc Godard, Dolores Hitchens

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Overview

Cinephile slackers Franz and Arthur spend their days mimicking the antiheroes of Hollywood noirs and Westerns while pursuing the lovely Odile. The misfit trio upends convention at every turn, be it through choreographed dances in cafés or frolicsome romps through the Louvre. Eventually, their romantic view of outlaws pushes them to plan their own heist, but their inexperience may send them out in a blaze of glory -- which could be just what they want.

Cast

Anna Karinaas Odile
Claude Brasseuras Arthur
Sami Freyas Franz
Danièle Girardas English Teacher
Louisa Colpeynas Madame Victoria
Chantal Dargetas Arthur's Aunt
Georges Staquetas Legionary
Ernest Menzeras Arthur's Uncle
Jean-Claude Rémoleuxas The Alcoholic Student
Michel Delahayeas The Doorman
Louis Jojot
Claude Makovskias Pupil
Michèle Seghersas Student in English Class
Jean-Luc Godardas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateAugust 5, 1964
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — shorter as the 1964 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
Original titleBande à part
LanguageFR
Budget$120,000
Box office$182,857 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt0057869

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Questions

How long is Band of Outsiders?
Band of Outsiders runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Band of Outsiders worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 626 votes, which places it #8 of 18 films released in 1964 in this index (top 61%) and #303 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Band of Outsiders?
Band of Outsiders was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vivre Sa Vie (1962), Breathless (1960), Pierrot le Fou (1965).
Who stars in Band of Outsiders?
Anna Karina as Odile; Claude Brasseur as Arthur; Sami Frey as Franz; Danièle Girard as English Teacher; Louisa Colpeyn as Madame Victoria; Chantal Darget as Arthur's Aunt.
What is Band of Outsiders rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Band of Outsiders?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66502.

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