Contempt
"More bold! More brazen! And much, much more Bardot!"
Originally released in 1963. Contempt is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, and Jack Palance
Synopsis
A philistine in the art film business, Jeremy Prokosch is a producer unhappy with the work of his director. Prokosch has hired Fritz Lang to direct an adaptation of "The Odyssey," but when it seems that the legendary filmmaker is making a picture destined to bomb at the box office, he brings in a screenwriter to energize the script. The professional intersects with the personal when a rift develops between the writer and his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (927 votes)
Budget
$900K
Production budget
Box Office
$528.4K
0.6x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $900,000
- Revenue
- $528,428
Production Companies
- Rome-Paris Films
- Les Films Concordia
- C. C. Champion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contempt about?
A philistine in the art film business, Jeremy Prokosch is a producer unhappy with the work of his director. Prokosch has hired Fritz Lang to direct an adaptation of "The Odyssey," but when it seems...
Who directed Contempt?
Contempt was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
How long is Contempt?
Contempt has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Contempt released?
Contempt was released on October 29, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Contempt?
The main cast of Contempt includes Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, Fritz Lang.
Is Contempt worth watching?
Contempt has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 927 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.