Contempt
More bold! More brazen! And much, much more Bardot!
1964 NR 1h 43m
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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| Original title | Le Mépris |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 18, 1964 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, italy, divorce, movie business, love triangle, car crash, jealousy, screenwriter, villa, capri, film industry |
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What is Contempt about?
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.
When was Contempt released?
Contempt was released on Dec 18, 1964 (status: Released).
Who directed Contempt?
Jean-Luc Godard directed Contempt.
What is the TMDB rating of Contempt?
Contempt has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 996 votes.