Poster of Contempt

Contempt

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, October 29 1963
62 years ago
Genres: Drama, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of Brigitte BardotBrigitte Bardot. Brigitte Bardot was 29 in Contempt as 'Camille Javal'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 28 1934 –
Died: Sun, Dec 28 2025
Portrait of Michel PiccoliMichel Piccoli. Michel Piccoli was 37 in Contempt as 'Paul Javal'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 27 1925 –
Died: Tue, May 12 2020
Portrait of Jack PalanceJack Palance. Jack Palance was 44 in Contempt as 'Jeremy Prokosch'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 18 1919 –
Died: Fri, Nov 10 2006
Portrait of Giorgia MollGiorgia Moll. Giorgia Moll was 25 in Contempt as 'Francesca Vanini'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Portrait of Fritz LangFritz Lang. Fritz Lang was 72 in Contempt as 'Fritz Lang'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 05 1890 –
Died: Mon, Aug 02 1976
Portrait of Raoul CoutardRaoul Coutard. Raoul Coutard was 39 in Contempt as 'Cameraman'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 16 1924 –
Died: Tue, Nov 08 2016
Portrait of Jean-Luc GodardJean-Luc Godard. Jean-Luc Godard was 32 in Contempt as 'Lang's Assistant Director'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 03 1930 –
Died: Tue, Sep 13 2022
Portrait of Linda VerasLinda Veras. Linda Veras was >> in Contempt as 'Sirene'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Jean-Luc GodardJean-Luc Godard. Jean-Luc Godard was 32 in Contempt as 'Director, Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 03 1930 –
Died: Tue, Sep 13 2022
Portrait of Raoul CoutardRaoul Coutard. Raoul Coutard was 39 in Contempt as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 16 1924 –
Died: Tue, Nov 08 2016
Portrait of Alain LeventAlain Levent. Alain Levent was 29 in Contempt as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 15 1934 –
Died: Thu, Aug 28 2008
Portrait of Charles L. BitschCharles L. Bitsch. Charles L. Bitsch was 32 in Contempt as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 23 1931 –
Died: Fri, May 27 2016
Portrait of Joseph E. LevineJoseph E. Levine. Joseph E. Levine was 58 in Contempt as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 09 1905 –
Died: Fri, Jul 31 1987
Portrait of Carlo PontiCarlo Ponti. Carlo Ponti was 50 in Contempt as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 11 1912 –
Died: Wed, Jan 10 2007
Portrait of Georges de BeauregardGeorges de Beauregard. Georges de Beauregard was 42 in Contempt as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 23 1920 –
Died: Mon, Sep 10 1984
Portrait of Lila LakshmananLila Lakshmanan. Lila Lakshmanan was >> in Contempt as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Agnès GuillemotAgnès Guillemot. Agnès Guillemot was 31 in Contempt as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 03 1931 –
Died: Sat, Dec 17 2005
Portrait of Georges DelerueGeorges Delerue. Georges Delerue was 38 in Contempt as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 12 1925 –
Died: Fri, Mar 20 1992
Portrait of Bertrand TavernierBertrand Tavernier. Bertrand Tavernier was 22 in Contempt as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 25 1941 –
Died: Thu, Mar 25 2021
Portrait of Alberto MoraviaAlberto Moravia. Alberto Moravia was 55 in Contempt as 'Novel'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 28 1907 –
Died: Wed, Sep 26 1990
Portrait of Suzanne SchiffmanSuzanne Schiffman. Suzanne Schiffman was 34 in Contempt as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 27 1929 –
Died: Wed, Jun 06 2001
Portrait of Odette BerroyerOdette Berroyer. Odette Berroyer was 33 in Contempt as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, May 05 1930 –
Died: Sat, Apr 30 2022
Portrait of William Robert SivelWilliam Robert Sivel. William Robert Sivel was 56 in Contempt as 'Sound'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1907 –
Died: Thu, Jan 28 1982
Portrait of Philippe DussartPhilippe Dussart. Philippe Dussart was 35 in Contempt as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 09 1928 –
Died: Mon, Mar 25 2013
Portrait of Roger RobertRoger Robert. Roger Robert was >> in Contempt as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tanine AutréTanine Autré. Tanine Autré was >> in Contempt as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carlo LastricatiCarlo Lastricati. Carlo Lastricati was >> in Contempt as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cristo VerrilloCristo Verrillo. Cristo Verrillo was >> in Contempt as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jicky DussartJicky Dussart. Jicky Dussart was >> in Contempt as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Annie ChauvetAnnie Chauvet. Annie Chauvet was >> in Contempt as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe D'AmatoJoe D'Amato. Joe D'Amato was 26 in Contempt as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 15 1936 –
Died: Sat, Jan 23 1999