Breathless (1983)
He's the last man on earth any woman needs...and every woman wants.
Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a highway patrolman, he becomes the most wanted fugitive in L.A.
Director: Jim McBride
Genre: Romance, Drama, Action
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 13, 1983
Cast
- Richard Gere - Jesse
- Valérie Kaprisky - Monica
- Art Metrano - Birnbaum
- John P. Ryan - Lt. Parmental
- William Tepper - Paul
- Robert Dunn - Sgt. Enright
- Garry Goodrow - Berrutti
- Lisa Jane Persky - Salesgirl
- James Hong - Grocer
- Waldemar Kalinowski - Tomachoff
Screenplay
- Jim McBride (Screenplay)
- François Truffaut (Author)
- L.M. Kit Carson (Screenplay)
Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: Robert Estrin
Production: Orion Pictures, Breathless Associates, Miko Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Lustful Desire and Seduction
Keywords
mexico, police, eroticism, quickie, suspicion of murder, motel, seduction, final exam, on the run, los angeles, california, extramarital affair, taking a shower, runaway couple, simulated sex, sexy woman
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breathless about?
- Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a highway patrolman, he becomes the most wanted fugitive in L.A.
- Who directed Breathless?
- Breathless was directed by Jim McBride.
- Who stars in Breathless?
- Breathless stars Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan, William Tepper, Robert Dunn.
- How long is Breathless?
- Breathless has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Breathless?
- Breathless is a Romance, Drama, Action film.
- What is the budget of Breathless?
- Breathless had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Breathless gross?
- Breathless grossed $20M worldwide.
- Where was Breathless produced?
- Breathless was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Breathless?
- The themes of Breathless include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Lustful Desire and Seduction.