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Le Samouraï
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Le Samouraï

1967-10-25 · 105 min · ★ 7.8

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.

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Directors
Jean-Pierre Melville
Production companies
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel, TC Productions
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 215,245

Top Cast

Alain DelonAlain DelonJef Costello
François PérierFrançois PérierSuperintendant
Nathalie DelonNathalie DelonJane Lagrange
Cathy RosierCathy RosierValérie
Michel BoisrondMichel BoisrondWiener
Catherine JourdanCatherine JourdanLocker Room Girl
Jean-Pierre PosierJean-Pierre PosierOlivier Rey
Robert FavartRobert FavartBartender
Jacques LeroyWalkway Man
Roger FradetRoger FradetInspector #1
Carlo NellCarlo NellInspector #2
Robert RondoRobert RondoInspector #3
André SalguesGarage Owner
André ThorentAndré ThorentPoliceman / Taxi Driver
Jacques DeschampsJacques DeschampsPoliceman Speaker
Georges CasatiGeorges CasatiDamolini
Jacques LéonardJacques LéonardGarcia
Pierre VaudierPierre VaudierPoliceman of the night visit #1
Maurice MagalonMaurice MagalonPoliceman of the night visit #2
Gaston MeunierHotel Manager

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