Le Samouraï (1967)
His only friend was his gun!
- Released
- Runtime 1h 45m
- Director Jean-Pierre Melville
- Genres Crime Drama Thriller
- Rating 7.8/10 (1,304 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Alain Delon
as Jef Costello
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François Périer
as Superintendant
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Nathalie Delon
as Jane Lagrange
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Cathy Rosier
as Valérie
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Michel Boisrond
as Wiener
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Catherine Jourdan
as Locker Room Girl
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Jean-Pierre Posier
as Olivier Rey
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Robert Favart
as Bartender
- Jacques Leroy as Walkway Man
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Roger Fradet
as Inspector #1
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Carlo Nell
as Inspector #2
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Robert Rondo
as Inspector #3
- André Salgues as Garage Owner
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André Thorent
as Policeman / Taxi Driver
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Jacques Deschamps
as Policeman Speaker
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Georges Casati
as Damolini
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Jacques Léonard
as Garcia
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Pierre Vaudier
as Policeman of the night visit #1
Crew
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Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
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Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
- Monique Bonnot Editor
- Yolande Maurette Editor
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François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
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Raymond Borderie
Producer
- Eugène Lépicier Producer
- Georges Pellegrin Screenplay
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Jean-Pierre Melville
Screenplay
