Alphaville
"Suddenly the word is Alphaville... and a secret agent is in a breathless race against the Masters of the Future."
Originally released in 1965. Alphaville is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Starring Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
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.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (592 votes)
Budget
$220K
Production budget
Box Office
$46.6K
0.2x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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)
Christa Lang
as 1st Seductress Third Class (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Breakfast Waiter (uncredited)
László Szabó
as Chief Engineer (uncredited)
Howard Vernon
as Léonard von Braun (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $220,000
- Revenue
- $46,585
Production Companies
- Filmstudio
- Athos Films
- Chaumiane
- André Michelin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alphaville about?
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 ...
Who directed Alphaville?
Alphaville was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
How long is Alphaville?
Alphaville has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Alphaville released?
Alphaville was released on May 5, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alphaville?
The main cast of Alphaville includes Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina, Akim Tamiroff, Valérie Boisgel, Jean-Louis Comolli.
Is Alphaville worth watching?
Alphaville has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 592 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.