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Alphaville (1965)

“Suddenly the word is Alphaville... and a secret agent is in a breathless race against the Masters of the Future.”

6.9/10 · 630 votes 1h 39m nr DramaScience-fictionMystery

#9 of 12 films from 1965 #2096 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Written by Jean-Luc Godard

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Overview

Lemmy Caution is on a mission to eliminate Professor Von Braun, the creator of a malevolent computer that rules the city of Alphaville. Befriended by the scientist’s daughter Natasha, Lemmy must unravel the mysteries of the strictly logical Alpha 60 and teach Natasha the meaning of the word “love.”

Cast

Eddie Constantineas Lemmy Caution
Anna Karinaas Natacha von Braun
Akim Tamiroffas Henri Dickson
Valérie Boisgelas 2nd Seductress Third Class (uncredited)
Jean-Louis Comollias Prof. Jeckell (uncredited)
Michel Delahayeas von Braun's Assistant (uncredited)
Jean-André Fieschias Prof. Heckell (uncredited)
Christa Langas 1st Seductress Third Class (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Breakfast Waiter (uncredited)
László Szabóas Chief Engineer (uncredited)
Howard Vernonas Léonard von Braun (uncredited)
Ernest Menzeras Red Star Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 5, 1965
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 1965 average of 115 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction, Mystery
Original titleAlphaville, une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution
LanguageFR
Budget$220,000
Box office$46,585 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt0058898

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Questions

How long is Alphaville?
Alphaville runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Alphaville worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 630 votes, which places it #9 of 12 films released in 1965 in this index (top 33%) and #2096 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Alphaville?
Alphaville was directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vivre Sa Vie (1962), Breathless (1960), Band of Outsiders (1964).
Who stars in Alphaville?
Eddie Constantine as Lemmy Caution; Anna Karina as Natacha von Braun; Akim Tamiroff as Henri Dickson; Valérie Boisgel as 2nd Seductress Third Class (uncredited); Jean-Louis Comolli as Prof. Jeckell (uncredited); Michel Delahaye as von Braun's Assistant (uncredited).
What is Alphaville rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alphaville?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71535.

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