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Le Samouraï

Le Samouraï

Crime • 1967 • 1 hr 45 min
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7.9
IMDb
8.0

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.

Starring

Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon, Cathy Rosier, Michel Boisrond

Directed By

Jean-Pierre Melville

Written By

Georges Pellegrin, Jean-Pierre Melville

Attributes

SlowDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

CrimeThrillerDramaForeign

Release Date

March 29, 2024

User Reviews

Pangy
Pangy
The most meticulous man ever. Good music good acting, the tension was real. French films never fail. Loved this character
Ryan Sett
Ryan Sett
This is the quintessential noir film, I might even say it is the blueprint of crime thrillers.
John Scognamiglio
John Scognamiglio
Great stylish French new wave film. Great film score too
Wesley McCurdy
Wesley McCurdy
Perfectly crafted noir crime thriller! I’m speechless!
Adam B. Hausser
Adam B. Hausser
Amazing. It's difficult to put into words just how good this is. The story, the acting, the pacing, everything is done to perfection.
Jack Brand
Jack Brand
Slow burn film noir at its finest, full of gripping tension and meticulous in detail, this masterpiece of the genre will keep you hooked
Everett
Everett
This film has one of the best aesthetic styles I’ve ever seen. It crazy the amount of body language that is communicated without using words
Matt
Matt
9 out of 10. Stylish and minimalist French neo-noir that is at its best during the moments of silent visual storytelling. Delon captivates.
Alex
Alex
Moody hitman story, almost a continuous chase. Minimal dialogue, subtle performances, great design. Lonely figures on Parisian streets.
Wesley
Wesley
This sleek and stylish assassin is masterfully played by Alain Delon. Overall aesthetic is great and ending makes you think.

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222 (9%)
968 (39%)
1,186 (48%)
7.9 – Based on 2.5k ratings
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Cast & Crew

Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre
Melville
Alain Delon
Alain
Delon
François Périer
François
Périer
Nathalie Delon
Nathalie
Delon
Cathy Rosier
Cathy
Rosier
Michel Boisrond
Michel
Boisrond
Catherine Jourdan
Catherine
Jourdan
Jean-Pierre Posier
Jean-Pierre
Posier
Robert Favart
Robert
Favart
Jacques Leroy
Jacques
Leroy
Roger Fradet
Roger
Fradet
Georges Pellegrin
Georges
Pellegrin
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre
Melville

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