Breathless Movie Review 1959

Godard's first feature catapulted him to the vanguard of French filmmakers. Carefree Parisian crook, Michel (Belmondo), who emulates Humphrey Bogart, falls in love with gamine American student Patricia (Sebring) with tragic results. Wonderful scenes of Parisian life. Established Godard's Brechtian, experimental style. Belmondo's film debut. Mistitled "Breathless" for American release, the film's French title actually means "Out of Breath"; however, the fast-paced, erratic musical score leaves you breathless. French with English subtitles. Remade with Richard Gere in 1983 with far less intensity.

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 90 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Rebel Without a Cause, France, Paris, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Jean-Luc Godard

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger, Jean-Pierre Melville, Liliane Robin

Cinematography

Raoul Coutard

Director

Jean-Luc Godard

Music

Martial Solal

Producer

Films Around the World

Awards

Berlin Intl. Film Fest. 1960: Director (Godard).