Breathless(1983)
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Breathless Synopsis
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.
Breathless (1983) is a romance, drama and action film directed by Jim McBride, released on May 13, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano and John P. Ryan. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 277 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim McBride
- Writers:
- Jim McBride, L.M. Kit Carson, François Truffaut
- Producers:
- Martin Erlichman
- Cinematographer:
- Richard H. Kline
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Breathless Associates, Miko Productions
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $19,910,002
- Status:
- Released
Breathless (1983) Trailer
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Breathless Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Gere
as Jesse
Valérie Kaprisky
as Monica
Art Metrano
as Birnbaum
John P. Ryan
as Lt. Parmental
- William Tepper
William Tepper
as Paul
- Robert Dunn
Robert Dunn
as Sgt. Enright
Garry Goodrow
as Berrutti
Lisa Jane Persky
as Salesgirl
James Hong
as Grocer
Waldemar Kalinowski
as Tomachoff
- Jack Leustig
Jack Leustig
as Highway Patrolman
Eugène Lourié
as Dr. Boudreaux
Key crew
Directed by Jim McBride, written by Jim McBride, L.M. Kit Carson and François Truffaut, produced by Martin Erlichman.
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Breathless Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 277 ratings.
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Breathless – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breathless online?
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Breathless (1983) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breathless?
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The main cast of Breathless (1983) includes Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan and William Tepper. The film was directed by Jim McBride. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breathless released?
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Breathless was released on May 13, 1983 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Breathless worth watching?
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Breathless (1983) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 277 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Breathless?
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