Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï
“ His only friend was his gun! ”
CINEMA1967-10-25
DIGITAL2018-08-09
RegionFR / IT
Runtime105 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Jean-Pierre Melville and Alain Delon define the genesis of neo-noir hitman cinema with trench-coated, silent perfection.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
KEYWORDS
parisfrancepolicehitmanjazz clubtreasonstakeoutfrench noircontract killermysteriousprofessional assassinneo-noircomplex relationshipbitterominous
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