Breathless

Breathless

Wild! Violent! Outspoken and Honest!

NR 1960 · 90 min · ★ 7.5 (2K) · Drama, Crime, Romance

A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him.

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard · Written by Jean-Luc Godard

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