Breathless

"He's the last man on earth any woman needs...and every woman wants."

May 13 1983 R 1h 40m
Action, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Jesse has to get out of Las Vegas quickly, and steals a car to drive to L.A. On the way he shoots a police man. When he makes it to L.A. he stays with Monica, a girl he has only known for a few days. As the film progresses, the police get closer to him, and the crimes escalate.

Written by

L.M. Kit Carson, Jim McBride, Jean-Luc Godard

Directed by

Jim McBride

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures, Breathless Associates, Miko Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
11,161
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA