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Scene from Breathless (1983)
Scene Details
| Duration: 628 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 398 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1280x696 | Added: 2015-May-25 |
Actresses in this Scene
Valérie Kaprisky
Birth Name: Valérie Kaprisky
Birth Date: 1962-08-19
Birth Place: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Details
Alternate Names: Valerie Kaprisky, Valerie Kaprisky, Valérie Cheres, Valérie Chérès, Valérie Cheres, Valérie Chérès
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981) as Une copine d'Èva
Most Important Roles:
- Breathless (1983) as Monica
- Aphrodite (1982) as Pauline
- Special Correspondents (2009) as Françoise Poussin
- By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005) as Françoise Blayes
- Year of the Jellyfish (1984) as Chris
- Frenchmen 2 (2007) as Jeanne
- So Woman! (2009) as Marion
- Les Irréductibles (2006) as Laurence
- The Public Woman (1984) as Ethel
- Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981) as Une copine d'Èva
Career Highlights:
- Breathless (1983)
- Aphrodite (1982)
- Special Correspondents (2009)
- By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005)
- Year of the Jellyfish (1984)
- Frenchmen 2 (2007)
- So Woman! (2009)
- Les Irréductibles (2006)
- The Public Woman (1984)
- Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981)
Full Biography
Valérie Kaprisky, born Valérie Chérès on August 19, 1962 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, is a French actress. She began her career in soft-core films like 'Aphrodite' before moving to Hollywood for her American debut in the film 'Breathless' (1983), where she co-starred with Richard Gere and had an affair with him off-screen. After its poor reception, she returned to France. She was nominated for a César Award for Best Actress for her role in 'La femme publique' (1984) directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
About the Movie: 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
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Martin Erlichman
- Executive Producer: Keith Addis
Companies: Breathless Associates, Miko Productions, Orion Pictures
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 1 nomination
Similar:
- Lost Compassion (2016)
- The Package (1989)
- Digging to China (1997)
- Thieves Like Us (1974)
- Mexican Hayride (1948)
Keywords
Keywords: 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
Story
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.
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.