Movie·1967·1h 45m
Le Samouraï
His only friend was his gun!
Country
France
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Georges Pellegrin
Producer
Raymond Borderie, Eugène Lépicier
Cinematography
Henri Decaë
Music
François de Roubaix
Editor
Monique Bonnot
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Alain Delon
Jef Costello
François Périer
Superintendant
Nathalie Delon
Jane Lagrange
Cathy Rosier
Valérie
Michel Boisrond
Wiener
Catherine Jourdan
Locker Room Girl
Jean-Pierre Posier
Olivier Rey
Robert Favart
Bartender
Jacques Leroy
Walkway Man
Roger Fradet
Inspector #1
Carlo Nell
Inspector #2
Robert Rondo
Inspector #3
André Salgues
Garage Owner
André Thorent
Policeman / Taxi Driver
Jacques Deschamps
Policeman Speaker
Georges Casati
Damolini
Jacques Léonard
Garcia
Pierre Vaudier
Policeman of the night visit #1
// crew
Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director, Screenplay
Georges Pellegrin
Screenplay
Raymond Borderie
Producer
Eugène Lépicier
Producer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Yolande Maurette
Editor
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
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