Breathless (1983)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1983
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Sin aliento, Ausser Atem, A Força do Amor, Åndeløs, Sense alè, Vivir sin aliento, Polte veressä, A Bout de Souffle Made in USA, Horis anasa, Kifulladásig Los Angelesben, All'ultimo respiro, Til siste åndedrag, Do utraty tchu, O Último Fôlego, Do poslednjeg daha, Till sista andetaget, На последнем дыхании, Nefes nefese, Atemlos, Do posljednjeg daha
Regisseur: Jim McBride
Writer: Claude Chabrol, François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Jim McBride, L.M. Kit Carson
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Martin Erlichman
Executive Producer: Keith Addis
Firmen: Breathless Associates, Miko Productions, Orion Pictures
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Budget: 7.500.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: eroticism, extramarital affair, final exam, fugitive lovers, los angeles, california, mexico, motel, on the run, police, quickie, runaway couple, seduction, sexy woman, simulated sex, suspicion of murder, taking a shower
Geschichte
Jesse, a small-time criminal, urgently needs to leave Las Vegas and steals a car to drive to Los Angeles. During his escape, he accidentally kills a highway patrolman in a chase scene. Upon reaching LA, Jesse takes refuge with Monica, a girl he has only known for a few days. As the police close in on him and his crimes escalate, Jesse becomes the most wanted fugitive in LA.
Zusammenfassung
Based on the classic French New Wave film 'À bout de soufflé' (1960), 'Breathless' is an American remake that transplants the story to California. Directed by Jim McBride, this 1983 thriller combines elements of crime, romance, and drama. The plot follows Jesse's desperate flight from the law after a fatal mistake during his escape from Las Vegas. Once in Los Angeles, he seeks refuge with Monica, leading to an intense, albeit brief, romantic relationship amidst the growing tension of his wanted status.
