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Le Samouraï ( French pronunciation: [lə sa.mu.ʁa.i]; lit. 'The Samurai' ), is a 1967 neo-noir crime thriller film [7] written and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and starring Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon, and Cathy Rosier.
A hitman is hired to kill a club owner and becomes the prime suspect of the murder. He seeks revenge against the one who betrayed him and the police who doubt his alibi.
- (58K)
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- 1967-10-25
A classic French crime film by Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Alain Delon as a hitman with samurai code. Learn about the film's production, influences, and legacy with interviews, essays, and more.
- Jef Costello
Apr 9, 2024 · Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 film about a hit man in Paris is a masterpiece of style and substance, influenced by American noir and Eastern philosophy. Read why a new 4K restoration is essential viewing and how it shaped John Woo and other directors.
Hit man Jef Costello (Alain Delon) goes through an elaborate set of rituals before carrying out a hit on a nightclub owner. Always thorough and cool in his job, Costello is disconcerted to ...
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- Jean-Pierre Melville
- PG
- Alain Delon
A classic French crime thriller about a contract killer with samurai instincts, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. Find out the plot, cast, reviews, and streaming options for this cult film.
A killer for hire (Alain Delon) is hunted by the police and his employers in Paris. Roger Ebert praises the film's style, action, and existential theme in this Great Movie review.
