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Band of Outsiders (1964)
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Band of Outsiders (1964)

Bande à part

Crime, Drama, Comedy • 1h 35m

Overview

Cinephile slackers Franz and Arthur spend their days mimicking the antiheroes of Hollywood noirs and Westerns while pursuing the lovely Odile. The misfit trio upends convention at every turn, be it through choreographed dances in cafés or frolicsome romps through the Louvre. Eventually, their romantic view of outlaws pushes them to plan their own heist, but their inexperience may send them out in a blaze of glory -- which could be just what they want.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard

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Format

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TSPDT

2026: #612
2025: #590
2024: #591
2023: #627
2022: #627

Length

95 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a month ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
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Best Audio Release

2003 R2 BFI DVD

Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #612
2025: #590
2024: #591
2023: #627
2022: #627
Length
95 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
a month ago
Contributors

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