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Breathless (1960)
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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.
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondoas Michel Poiccard / László Kovács
Jean Sebergas Patricia Franchini
Daniel Boulangeras Police Inspector Vital
Henri-Jacques Huetas Antonio Berrutti
Roger Haninas Carl Zubart
Van Doudeas American Journalist, Patricia's Friend
Claude Mansardas Claudius Mansard
Liliane Dreyfusas Liliane / Minouche
Michel Fabreas Police Inspector #2
Jean-Pierre Melvilleas Parvulesco the Writer
Jean-Luc Godardas The Snitch
Richard Balduccias Tolmatchoff
André S. Labartheas Journalist at Orly
François Moreuilas Journalist at Orly
Facts
| Release date | March 16, 1960 |
| Runtime | 90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1960 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Crime |
| Original title | À bout de souffle |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $80,000 |
| IMDb | tt0053472 |
More from Jean-Luc Godard
Vivre Sa Vie1962 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 24m
Band of Outsiders1964 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 37m
Pierrot le Fou1965 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 50m
Contempt1963 · ★ 7.0 · 1h 43m
Alphaville1965 · ★ 6.9 · 1h 39m
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Rocco and His Brothers1960 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 58m
On the Waterfront1954 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 48m
Pierrot le Fou1965 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 50m
Lolita1962 · ★ 7.3 · 2h 34m
Bullitt1968 · ★ 7.2 · 1h 53m
West Side Story1961 · ★ 7.2 · 2h 33m
The Thomas Crown Affair1968 · ★ 6.8 · 1h 42m
High and Low1963 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 22m
Questions
How long is Breathless?
Breathless runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Breathless worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,096 votes, which places it #12 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 35%) and #221 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Breathless?
Breathless was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vivre Sa Vie (1962), Band of Outsiders (1964), Pierrot le Fou (1965).
Who stars in Breathless?
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.
What is Breathless rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Breathless?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67831.