Le Samouraï (1967)

10/25/1967 (FR) • 1h 45m

Crime, Thriller, Drama

His only friend was his gun!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Alain Delon

Jef Costello

François Périer

Superintendant

Nathalie Delon

Jane Lagrange

Cathy Rosier

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Catherine Jourdan

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Robert Favart

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Jacques Leroy

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

$215,245.00

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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