Le Samouraï

Le Samouraï

His only friend was his gun!

1967•1h 45m•7.8/10

CrimeThrillerDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.8/10(1K)

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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Production

Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel, TC Productions

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Jef Costello

François Périer

François Périer

Superintendant

Nathalie Delon

Nathalie Delon

Jane Lagrange

Cathy Rosier

Cathy Rosier

Valérie

Michel Boisrond

Michel Boisrond

Wiener

Catherine Jourdan

Catherine Jourdan

Locker Room Girl

Jean-Pierre Posier

Jean-Pierre Posier

Olivier Rey

Robert Favart

Robert Favart

Bartender

Jacques Leroy

Walkway Man

Roger Fradet

Roger Fradet

Inspector #1

Carlo Nell

Carlo Nell

Inspector #2

Robert Rondo

Robert Rondo

Inspector #3

André Salgues

Garage Owner

André Thorent

André Thorent

Policeman / Taxi Driver

Jacques Deschamps

Jacques Deschamps

Policeman Speaker

Georges Casati

Georges Casati

Damolini

Jacques Léonard

Jacques Léonard

Garcia

Pierre Vaudier

Pierre Vaudier

Policeman of the night visit #1

Maurice Magalon

Maurice Magalon

Policeman of the night visit #2

Gaston Meunier

Hotel Manager

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