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Le Samouraï (1967)

Movie ★ 7.8 105 min

Crime Thriller Drama

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.

Jean-Pierre Melville Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 1967
Runtime
105 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$215,245
IMDb
tt0062229
Country
,
Language

Themes

Cast

Alain Delon Alain Delon Jef Costello François Périer François Périer Superintendant Nathalie Delon Nathalie Delon Jane Lagrange Cathy Rosier Cathy Rosier Valérie Michel Boisrond Michel Boisrond Wiener Catherine Jourdan Catherine Jourdan Locker Room Girl Jean-Pierre Posier Jean-Pierre Posier Olivier Rey Robert Favart Robert Favart Bartender Jacques Leroy Walkway Man Roger Fradet Roger Fradet Inspector #1 Carlo Nell Carlo Nell Inspector #2 Robert Rondo Robert Rondo Inspector #3 André Salgues Garage Owner André Thorent André Thorent Policeman / Taxi Driver Jacques Deschamps Jacques Deschamps Policeman Speaker Georges Casati Georges Casati Damolini Jacques Léonard Jacques Léonard Garcia Pierre Vaudier Pierre Vaudier Policeman of the night visit #1

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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.
When was Le Samouraï released?
Le Samouraï is a 1967 crime, thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch Le Samouraï?
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