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Le Samouraï
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
1967•1h 45m•PG•★ 7.8
Crime / Thriller / Drama
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.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
WriterGeorges PellegrinJean-Pierre Melville
CinematographyHenri Decaë
MusicFrançois de Roubaix
Principal Cast
Alain DelonJef Costello
François PérierSuperintendant
Nathalie DelonJane Lagrange
Cathy RosierValérie
Michel BoisrondWiener
Catherine JourdanLocker Room Girl
Jean-Pierre PosierOlivier Rey
Robert FavartBartender
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 45m (105 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorJean-Pierre Melville
LanguagesFrench
CountryFR, IT
StudioCompagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique • Fida Cinematografica • Filmel • TC Productions
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