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Le Samouraï (1967)

PG · 1967-10-25 · 1h 45m · FR
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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.

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Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector
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$39.5K

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Alain DelonAlain DelonJef CostelloFrançois PérierFrançois PérierSuperintendantNathalie DelonNathalie DelonJane LagrangeCathy RosierCathy RosierValérieMichel BoisrondMichel BoisrondWienerCatherine JourdanCatherine JourdanLocker Room GirlJean-Pierre PosierJean-Pierre PosierOlivier ReyRobert FavartRobert FavartBartenderJacques LeroyJacques LeroyWalkway ManRoger FradetRoger FradetInspector #1Carlo NellCarlo NellInspector #2Robert RondoRobert RondoInspector #3

Keywords

HitmanBarPoliceProfessional assassinNeo-noirParis, franceJazz clubJazzVery little dialogueStakeoutSilent protagonistTreasonFrench noirLast job

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinityHitman · Bar · PoliceVisual styleNeo Noir · French NoirDialogue densityVery Little DialogueDirector preference197404Actor preference200837 · 229762 · 244985

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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.

How long is Le Samouraï?

Le Samouraï has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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