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Cast & Crew

Jean-Luc Godard
As The Snitch
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Jean-Paul Belmondo
As Michel Poiccard / László Kovács
Raymond Huntley
As A Journalist (uncredited)
Philippe de Broca
As A Journalist (uncredited)
Daniel Boulanger
As Police Inspector Vital
Roger Hanin
As Carl Zubart
Jean-Pierre Melville
As Parvulesco the Writer

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"Breathless" is a classic crime drama that follows the story of Michel, a charismatic and dangerous young criminal who models himself after Humphrey Bogart. After stealing a car and killing a policeman, Michel turns to his American love interest, Patricia, for help. As they navigate the streets of Paris, their relationship becomes increasingly complicated, and Michel's reckless behavior threatens to destroy them both. With its iconic performances, groundbreaking direction, and themes of nihilism and rebellion, "Breathless" is a must-see for fans of French New Wave cinema.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Breathless include Rififi, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Lineup, King Creole, Anatomy of a Murder, The Man with the Golden Arm.

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Breathless was released in theaters on April 21, 2000.