Alphaville (1965)
Original title: Alphaville, une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution
Alphaville is a 1965 French-language drama movie directed by Jean-Luc Godard, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Eddie Constantine, Anna Karina and Akim Tamiroff.
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 answers
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 unravel the mysteries of the strictly logical Alpha 60 and teach Natasha the meaning of the word “love.”
When was Alphaville released?
Alphaville was released on 5 May 1965.
How long is Alphaville?
Alphaville runs 1h 39m.
Who made Alphaville?
Alphaville was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Where can I watch Alphaville?
Alphaville is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Alphaville
Stream: BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)
- Ernest Menzer as Red Star Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
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