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Contempt
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Contempt

1963-10-29 · 103 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Jean-Luc Godard
Production companies
Rome-Paris Films, Les Films Concordia, C. C. Champion
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 900,000
Revenue
USD 528,428

Top Cast

Brigitte BardotBrigitte BardotCamille Javal
Michel PiccoliMichel PiccoliPaul Javal
Jack PalanceJack PalanceJeremy Prokosch
Giorgia MollGiorgia MollFrancesca Vanini
Fritz LangFritz LangFritz Lang
Raoul CoutardRaoul CoutardCameraman
Jean-Luc GodardJean-Luc GodardLang's Assistant Director
Linda VerasLinda VerasSirene

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