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Overview
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Release Date:
7 February 1961 (USA)
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Tagline:
The film that was banned for 4 years. Why..? (original Finnish poster tagline)
Plot:
A young car thief kills a policeman and tries to persuade a girl to hide in Italy with him. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award.
Another 3 wins
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1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(28 articles)
Tao Ruspoli's Top Ten Films of All Time
(From ioncinema. 30 November 2009, 1:32 AM, PST)
TCM Classic Film Festival: A Star Is Born, Metropolis, Breathless, 2001
(From Alternative Film Guide. 18 November 2009, 2:23 PM, PST)
(From ioncinema. 30 November 2009, 1:32 AM, PST)
TCM Classic Film Festival: A Star Is Born, Metropolis, Breathless, 2001
(From Alternative Film Guide. 18 November 2009, 2:23 PM, PST)
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Revolutionary. Brilliant. Oh so pretty
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... | Michel Poiccard |
 | Jean Seberg | ... | Patricia Franchini |
| Daniel Boulanger | ... | Police Inspector Vital |
| Jean-Pierre Melville | ... | Parvulesco |
| Henri-Jacques Huet | ... | Antonio Berrutti |
| Van Doude | ... | Himself |
| Claude Mansard | ... | Claudius Mansard |
 | Jean-Luc Godard | ... | An Informer |
| Richard Balducci | ... | Tolmatchoff |
| Roger Hanin | ... | Cal Zombach |
| Jean-Louis Richard | ... | A Journalist |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Liliane David | ... | Liliane |
| Jean Domarchi | ... | A Drunk |
| Jean Douchet | ... | A Journalist |
| Raymond Huntley | ... | A Journalist |
| André S. Labarthe | ... | A journalist |
| François Moreuil | ... | A journalist |
| Liliane Robin | ... | Minouche |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Breathless (UK) (USA)
By a Tether (UK) (informal title)
Åndeløs (Denmark) [da]
Acossado (Brazil) [pt]
Al final de la escapada (Spain) [es]
Außer Atem (Germany) (reissue title) [de]
Ausser Atem (West Germany) [de]
Do poslednjeg daha (Serbia) [sr]
Do utraty tchu (Poland) [pl]
Fino all'ultimo respiro (Italy) [it]
Katte ni shiyagare (Japan) [ja]
Kifulladásig (Hungary) [hu]
Me kommeni tin anasa (Greece) [el]
O Acossado (Portugal) [pt]
Serseri asiklar (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Sin aliento (Argentina) [es]
Till sista andetaget (Sweden) [sv]
Viimeiseen hengenvetoon (Finland) [fi]
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By a Tether (UK) (informal title)
Åndeløs (Denmark) [da]
Acossado (Brazil) [pt]
Al final de la escapada (Spain) [es]
Außer Atem (Germany) (reissue title) [de]
Ausser Atem (West Germany) [de]
Do poslednjeg daha (Serbia) [sr]
Do utraty tchu (Poland) [pl]
Fino all'ultimo respiro (Italy) [it]
Katte ni shiyagare (Japan) [ja]
Kifulladásig (Hungary) [hu]
Me kommeni tin anasa (Greece) [el]
O Acossado (Portugal) [pt]
Serseri asiklar (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Sin aliento (Argentina) [es]
Till sista andetaget (Sweden) [sv]
Viimeiseen hengenvetoon (Finland) [fi]
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Runtime:
90 min
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Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-12 (1996) |
Finland:K-16 (1964) |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:(Banned) (1960) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:PG |
USA:Unrated |
West Germany:18 (bw) (nf) |
Germany:16
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[first lines]
Michel Poiccard: After all, I'm an asshole. After all, yes, I've got to. I've got to!
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Michel Poiccard: After all, I'm an asshole. After all, yes, I've got to. I've got to!
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What does it mean when Michel makes those three faces: open mouth, big smile, frown?What does Michel say at the end of the movie?
Who did the movie's soundtrack? Is it available to buy?
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This Movie, a triumph of the French Nouvelle Vague, marks a turning point, not only for the Director, Jean-Luc Godard, but for anyone who sees it. The plot, though intriguing, is secondary to the incredible presentation. Use of hand-held cameras and jump-cuts (where the director cuts from one angle to a shot of the same angle two seconds later, a stylistic effect that can show freneticism or boredom) were revolutionary at the time, yet can still surprise and delight today.
Jean Seaberg is excellent, with the nicest accent you'll ever hear, as are the supporting cast, all rounded stereotypes. But the leading man outshines all the others. A virtuoso display from Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel Poiccard makes the viewer swoon and scorn in equal measures. He doesn't make it easy for us to empathize with him, yet we still do, and in doing, we feel we have earned something.
Revolutionary. Brilliant. Oh so pretty.