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Breathless

1960 · Movie · 90 min
A

MEANRANK

80/100

Averaged across 12 ratings · 582.3K votes

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67–96 out of 100

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Lowest is Criticker on 67, highest is Metacritic critics on 96. Critics average 96, everyone else 77.

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A petty thief steals a car in Marseille and impulsively shoots a policeman. He flees to Paris to collect money he is owed and to rendezvous with his American girlfriend. He tries to convince her to run away to Italy with him while he is relentlessly pursued by the authorities.

Details

Released
16 March 1960
Country
France
Language
French, English
Runtime
90 min
Rated
NR
Budget
$80.0K
Awards
3 wins, 2 nominations

This title elsewhere

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Michel Poiccard / László Kovács

Jean Seberg

Jean Seberg

Patricia Franchini

Daniel Boulanger

Daniel Boulanger

Police Inspector Vital

Henri-Jacques Huet

Henri-Jacques Huet

Antonio Berrutti

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Carl Zubart

Van Doude

Van Doude

American Journalist, Patricia's Friend

Claude Mansard

Claude Mansard

Claudius Mansard

Liliane Dreyfus

Liliane Dreyfus

Liliane / Minouche

Awards & nominations

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3 wins from 5 nominations across 5 ceremonies

French Syndicate of Cinema Critics Awards 1961 French Syndicate of Cinema Critics Awards Winner
British Academy of Film and Television Arts 1960 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Nominee
Golden Bear 1960 Golden Bear Nominee
Prix Jean Vigo 1960 Prix Jean Vigo Winner
Silver Bear 1960 Best Director Winner

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