Breathless (1960) movie poster

Breathless (1960)

À bout de souffle
"Wild! Violent! Outspoken and Honest!"
ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 96% (RT: 95%, MC: 96) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (1,997 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
96
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
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,997 votes. Critics gave it 96%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1960 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Breathless is a 1960 drama, crime film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,997 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Breathless delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Breathless (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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