Le Samouraï noir (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, Le Samouraï noir is an action, drame, policier and guerre film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 110 minutes. “Beaten, Betrayed and Bustin' Loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pendant la guerre du Vietnam, un soldat afro-américain est trahi et laissé pour mort par deux de ses compagnons d’armes. Il est recueilli par des soldats japonais qui lui apprennent le maniement du sabre. Devenu un expert en arts martiaux, le samourai noir revient aux Etats-Unis pour se venger.
Who’s in it. Le Samouraï noir stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as McGee, James Iglehart as Doug Russell, Jayne Kennedy as Maria Russell and Carmen Argenziano as Morelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Le Samouraï noir has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Samouraï noir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Samouraï noir tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Le Samouraï noir (1978)?
- In États-Unis, Le Samouraï noir is available to stream on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Samouraï noir worth watching?
- Le Samouraï noir holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame, policier and guerre. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Samouraï noir?
- Le Samouraï noir stars Leon Isaac Kennedy, James Iglehart, Jayne Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano and Joe Mari Avellana.
- When was Le Samouraï noir released?
- Le Samouraï noir was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.