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Breathless

R19831h 40mJim McBride
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 52

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"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.

RomanceDramaAction
MexicoPoliceEroticismQuickieSuspicion Of MurderMotelSeductionFinal ExamOn The RunLos Angeles, California

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Frequently asked questions

What is Breathless (1983) 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 stars in Breathless?

Breathless stars Richard Gere (Jesse), Valérie Kaprisky (Monica), Art Metrano (Birnbaum), John P. Ryan (Lt. Parmental), William Tepper (Paul). The film was directed by Jim McBride.

How long is Breathless?

Breathless has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is Breathless worth watching?

Breathless holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Romance, Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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