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Alphaville

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Government agent Lemmy Caution (Eddie Constantine) is dispatched on a secret mission to Alphaville, a dystopian metropolis in a distant corner of the galaxy. Caution is hot on the trail of rogue agent Henri Dickson (Akim Tamiroff) and a scientist named Von Braun, the creator of Alpha 60, a computer that uses mind control to rule over residents of Alphaville. Caution is aided in his quest to destroy the despotic computer ruler by Von Braun's own daughter, Natacha (Anna Karina).
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Critics Consensus

While Alphaville is by no means a conventional sci-fi film, Jean-Luc Godard creates a witty, noir-ish future all his own.

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Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 12/18/2023
For all its influence, Alphaville still looks and feels like no other movie. More than a prophecy, it is poetry. Go to Full Review Chris Vognar Dallas Morning News 05/29/2014
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It's so archly intellectual that you fear it might splinter if you poke it in the ribs. It's also endlessly playful in its worship of American movie tropes, and deeply resourceful. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe 05/01/2014
4/4
Nothing about this strange, moving work of agit-pop has ever seemed out of date. If anything, "Alphaville" moves closer to relevance with every passing year. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault May 20
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It has its spot in history, and if you let yourself relax into what it’s doing — and respond to what it does instead of expecting it to do what you want — you’ll probably have a better time with it. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Feb 8
Jean-Luc Godard’s sole foray science fiction drama stirs “1984” and “Brave New World” into a pulp fiction private eye thriller. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/14/2024
3/4
Alphaville is Orwellian dystopia by way of Sam Spade sleuthing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christoph T Nov 21 Why are we no longer getting nay movies like those to see? What happened to the cinema ? JLG movies are spot on even now it feel surreal to have been able to make such a movie (let alone find the money for it) See more Su 4. @SuZee42 Oct 19 Brilliant in every aspect. See more Sabra P Aug 22 Alphaville is Orwellian dystopia by way of Sam Spade sleuthing. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 2 Success in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Filippos S Apr 13 Way ahead of its time. A special film, with good performances. A little poetry in cinema. See more K W @KraigwithaK Feb 18 One of the main films that inspired me to unroll in film school and learn more about the art of filmmaking See more Read all reviews
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Jean-Luc Godard

Director

Eddie Constantine

Lemmy Caution

Anna Karina

Natacha Von Braun

Akim Tamiroff

Henri Dickson

Valérie Boisgel

2nd Seductress Third Class (uncredited)

Jean-Louis Comolli

Prof. Jeckell (uncredited)
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Synopsis Government agent Lemmy Caution (Eddie Constantine) is dispatched on a secret mission to Alphaville, a dystopian metropolis in a distant corner of the galaxy. Caution is hot on the trail of rogue agent Henri Dickson (Akim Tamiroff) and a scientist named Von Braun, the creator of Alpha 60, a computer that uses mind control to rule over residents of Alphaville. Caution is aided in his quest to destroy the despotic computer ruler by Von Braun's own daughter, Natacha (Anna Karina).
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Producer
André Michelin
Screenwriter
Paul Éluard, Jean-Luc Godard
Distributor
Janus Films
Production Co
Athos Films, Chaumiane, Filmstudio
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
May 5, 1965, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 7, 2014
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$46.6K
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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