Breathless

Breathless

  • Director: Jim McBride
  • Writer: François Truffaut,Jean-Luc Godard,L.M. Kit Carson
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, Italian
  • Release date: May 13, 1983
  • Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Sound mix: Mono
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Do posljednjeg daha
  • "Breathless" is an action film directed by Jim McBride and starring Richard Gere and Valerie Kaparisky.
    The film tells the story of a rebellious and maverick youth who accidentally kills a policeman and falls in love with the girl Monica on the run.

    Details

    • Release date May 13, 1983
    • Filming locations 11070 Strathmore Dr., Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies Breathless Associates, Cinema '84, Miko Productions

    Box office

    Budget

    $7,500,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $19,910,002

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $4,384,369

    Gross worldwide

    $19,910,002

    Movie reviews

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    • By Henderson 2022-10-24 17:52:32

      Breathless

              Michele, who had returned from Italy with almost no money, stole an American car in Marseille and was speeding along Route 7 towards Paris. Two policemen on motorcycles chased after him. Michelle turned the car into the roadside bushes, and when the police arrived, he shot one down and ran away.
         
        Arriving in Paris, Michele went to a girl to borrow money, and the girl said that the money was not much. Michelle took advantage of her unpreparedness and slipped away by...

    • By Laverna 2022-10-24 17:13:54

      Breathless

      Michele, who had returned from Italy with almost no money, stole an American car in Marseille and was speeding along Route 7 towards Paris. Two policemen on motorcycles chased after him. Michelle turned the car into the roadside bushes, and when the police arrived, he shot one down and ran away.
         
        Arriving in Paris, Michele went to a girl to borrow money, and the girl said that the money was not much. Michelle took advantage of her unpreparedness and slipped away by stealing...

    User comments

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    • By Felix 2023-08-27 18:30:42

      The only one who can kill me is you. ps. Silver Surfer is the best...

    • By Myron 2023-08-20 00:51:50

      Cynical, weak sense of morality but has its own charm, which shows that everyone has a different perspective of evaluation. Humans are complex and contradictory species. At one moment, I long for a love that is as violent as it is dead, and at another moment, I want to maintain steady breathing. Passion is easy to backlash, but tenderness is hard to ripple. Nearly four stars. Personal preference is to follow the guidance of the...

    • By Green 2023-08-09 18:40:00

      As Mark Kermode said in the tidbits, fans who ignore this new wave classic just because it's a remake of this new wave classic are the most disgusting film snob. This film is completely different from Godard's version, with a lot more American features and a bolder style. That ending was...

    • By Talia 2023-07-28 22:23:53

      This is a remake, I should watch the original from the 1920s, but the plot is the same. To be honest, a simple and happy romantic light comedy is more to my...

    • By Marietta 2023-07-25 03:20:43

      Richard Gere is really suitable for this kind of bohemian role, but the game life is crazy for...

    Movie plot

    Jesse (Richard Gere played by Richard Gere) is a rebellious and maverick young man who lives a bohemian life. Jesse stole a car in Las Vegas and had a firefight with the police. In an accident, Jesse killed a police officer and became a wanted man. In desperation, Jesse had to embark on a journey of escape, and his destination was Los Angeles.
    In Los Angeles, Jesse finds the girl she met before, Monica (Valérie Kaprisky). Jesse, who...
    more about Breathless Movie plot

    Movie quotes

    • Detective: "Don't F-U-C-K with the L.A.P.D."

    • Jesse Lujack: I say Monica, you ever been to Mexico, honey?

      Jesse Lujack: I say Monica, darlin', you coming to Mexico with me?

      Jesse Lujack: Monica, you coming to Mexico with me!

      Jesse Lujack: Me and Monica!

      Jesse Lujack: Cos I'm gonna tell you how it's gonna be!

      Jesse Lujack: Mon-Monica and me!

      Jesse Lujack: Me and Monica! Yeah, me and Monica go to Méjico!

    • Paul: You've heard of Frank Lloyd Wright? This is Frank Lloyd Wrong.