8.0
Le Samouraï
CrimeDramaThrillerGP
"His only friend was his gun!"
Duration
1h 45mRelease
25 Oct 1967Country
France
Language
FrenchOverview
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.
Plot
After professional hitman Jef Costello is seen by witnesses, his efforts to provide himself an alibi drive him further into a corner.
Cast
Alain DelonFrançois PérierNathalie Delon
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10Rotten Tomatoes: 92%Metacritic: 90/100
Details
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Writers
Jean-Pierre MelvilleJoan McLeodGeorges Pellegrin
Revenue
$215,245Awards
1 nomination totalTrailer
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