Le Samouraï (1967)
His only friend was his gun!
After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 25, 1967
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Alain Delon - Jef Costello
- François Périer - Superintendant
- Nathalie Delon - Jane Lagrange
- Cathy Rosier - Valérie
- Michel Boisrond - Wiener
- Catherine Jourdan - Locker Room Girl
- Jean-Pierre Posier - Olivier Rey
- Robert Favart - Bartender
- Jacques Leroy - Walkway Man
- Roger Fradet - Inspector #1
Screenplay
- Georges Pellegrin (Screenplay)
- Jean-Pierre Melville (Screenplay)
Music: François de Roubaix
Cinematography: Henri Decaë
Editing: Monique Bonnot, Yolande Maurette
Production: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel, TC Productions
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Box Office: $215,245
Original Language: fr
Themes
Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Gripping Violent Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract
Keywords
paris, france, police, hitman, jazz club, treason, stakeout, french noir, contract killer, mysterious, professional assassin, neo-noir, complex relationship, ominous
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Samouraï about?
- After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.
- Who directed Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
- Who stars in Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï stars Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon, Cathy Rosier, Michel Boisrond, Catherine Jourdan.
- How long is Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Le Samouraï?
- Le Samouraï has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did Le Samouraï gross?
- Le Samouraï grossed $215,245 worldwide.
- Where was Le Samouraï produced?
- Le Samouraï was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Le Samouraï?
- The themes of Le Samouraï include: Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Gripping Violent Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract.