Breathless (1983)
Release Year: 1983
Nation: United States of America
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
Director: Jim McBride
Writer: Claude Chabrol, François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, Jim McBride, L.M. Kit Carson
Summary
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.