Breathless (1960)
Original title: À bout de souffle
Breathless is a 1960 French-language drama movie directed by Jean-Luc Godard, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg and Daniel Boulanger.
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 answers
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.
When was Breathless released?
Breathless was released on 16 March 1960.
How long is Breathless?
Breathless runs 1h 30m.
Who made Breathless?
Breathless was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Where can I watch Breathless?
Breathless is available on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Kanopy.
Where to watch Breathless
Stream: Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
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
- 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
- Jean-Luc Godard as The Snitch
- Richard Balducci as Tolmatchoff