Breathless
"Wild! Violent! Outspoken and Honest!"
Originally released in 1960. Breathless is a drama/crime film. directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, and Daniel Boulanger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,955 votes)
Budget
$80K
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $80,000
Production Companies
- Les Films Impéria
- Les Productions Georges de Beauregard
- SNC
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Breathless?
Breathless has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Breathless released?
Breathless was released on March 16, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breathless?
The main cast of Breathless includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Henri-Jacques Huet, Roger Hanin.
Is Breathless worth watching?
Breathless has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,955 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.