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Contempt

Contempt

“More bold! More brazen! And much, much more Bardot!”
Original title: Le Mépris
7 /10 (974) NRage 1963 1h 43m
Drama Romance
Director Jean-Luc Godard
Screenplay Jean-Luc Godard
Art film producer Jeremy Prokosch, unhappy with the work of his director, hires Fritz Lang (as himself) to direct an adaptation of The Odyssey, but when it seems that the legendary filmmaker is making a picture destined to bomb, he brings in a screenwriter to energise the script. The professional intersects with the personal when a rift develops between the writer and his wife.
Release
Oct 29, 1963
Budget
$900K
Country
France
Revenue
$528K

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From the same director: Jean-Luc Godard

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Where to watch Contempt? Contempt is available for streaming on BFI Player, Kanopy, Tubi TV, Studiocanal Presents.
Who stars in Contempt? The main cast of Contempt includes Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, Fritz Lang.
Who directed Contempt? Contempt (1963) is directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
How long is Contempt? Contempt has a runtime of 1h 43m. It was released in 1963.
What genre is Contempt? Contempt is a Drama, Romance film. It has a rating of 7/10 with 974 votes.

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Synopsis

Art film producer Jeremy Prokosch, unhappy with the work of his director, hires Fritz Lang (as himself) to direct an adaptation of The Odyssey, but when it seems that the legendary filmmaker is making a picture destined to bomb, he brings in a screenwriter to energise the script. The professional intersects with the personal when a rift develops between the writer and his wife.

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