Le Samourai
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Synopsis
After professional hitman Jef Costello is seen by witnesses, his efforts to provide himself an alibi drive him further into a corner.
Cast
- Alain Delon
- François Périer
- Nathalie Delon
- Cathy Rosier
- Jacques Leroy
- Michel Boisrond
- Robert Favart
- Jean-Pierre Posier
- Catherine Jourdan
- Roger Fradet
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- Dec 23, 2015
Jef Costello really should look into the concept of disguise. I mean I get it - he looks super dapper and all… But a wig or, you know, not wearing his favourite hat all the time really would’ve saved Jef quite a lot of trouble.
lauraudJan 11, 20218-year-old me: Draco Malfoy 10-year-old me: Edward Cullen 13-year-old me: Prince Caspian from Narnia 19-year-old me: Thomas Shelby 22-year-old me, an intellect: Jef Costello 💦💦😋😍
Andi 💓Oct 22, 2020the coolest movie about loneliness.
Nakul - Mar 11, 2018
Melville's personal connection to the WWII resistance film as gangster tragedy in Army of Shadows makes that one a more affecting gut punch, but this is probably still the purest, most pared-down, and undeniably influential expression of his love of the cutthroat economy of…
Josh LewisSep 14, 2020Captivating from the first frame to the last. Am I just saying that because I studied abroad in Paris and miss the thrill of riding a subway? Specifically the Paris subway? Maybe, but a lot of other people seem to really love this so it CAN’T be that! (I miss public…
KarstenApr 13, 2020the film made me want to dramatically smoke a cigarette and buy a trenchcoat
Holli - Aug 26, 2022
LOVE when a traditionally handsome man turns out to be a lonely weirdo who spends his days chillin’ in his dilapidated studio apartment with his caged pet when he’s not risking his life at his unconventional job ❤️ (this guy and also Fox Mulder)
mia lee vicinoNov 17, 2013By choosing Alain Delon for the role of Jef Costello - the brooding, silent assassin who slinks through the murky shadows of the Parisian night - Jean-Pierre Melville highlights the importance of casting. Finding the right person who can disappear into their character and…
Steven SheehanAug 8, 2024everybody was like oh handsome boy let's hate on him
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- Kareem dislikedLe Samouraï
The writing in this is so achingly dumb oh my god. The so called "sharp and professional killer"walks into the casino at peak hour full of customers and security, wearing brightly colored clothes. Then he talks to the guy he's about to kill giving him the opportunity to react.He-
jam jammy jambam lovedLe Samouraïgodfather of your favorite "literally me" character.
Platypus Lord likedLe SamouraïEngaging story & atmosphere, but not much I connected to on a character level. The ending uses a trope I have mixed feelings on. The sound is mostly diagetic, but the music is very enjoyable when it's used. I think Jef's bird chirping is what actually drives him to murder.
- Hmamyf lovedLe Samouraï
There is no greater solitude than that of the samurai, unless it is that of the tiger in the jungle... perhaps...
Andrikk0s likedLe SamouraïI don’t know why but it gives me Taxi driver and Reservoir dogs vibes. Also Jef Costello is a savage
Sonny likedLe SamouraïVisually pleasing and great acting. Idk how to explain it but I just wouldn’t watch it again
- Nothuman likedLe Samouraï
Great main character and filmmaking, slow but not boring, just a overall great movie
nick likedLe Samouraïstylistic, subtle and sophistication. 1967 Neo-Noir French Minimalist Cinema
TJ Lane likedLe SamouraïI’m sorry how can you be stealthy carrying THAT MANY KEYS ON YOU?!!?
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Metacritic
From its silent opening moments to its breathtaking double-cross conclusion, Le Samourai is the work of one of the film world's great directors working at his expressive peak.
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
Beginning with almost no dialogue at all, Le samourai unfolds like a poetic fever dream.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
The film is masterful in its control of acting and visual style.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Le Samourai?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's Le Samourai about?
After professional hitman Jef Costello is seen by witnesses, his efforts to provide himself an alibi drive him further into a corner.
Who's the cast of Le Samourai?
- Alain Delon as Jef Costello
- François Périer as Le Commissaire
- Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange
- Cathy Rosier as La pianiste
- Jacques Leroy as L'homme de la passerelle
- Michel Boisrond as Wiener
- Robert Favart as Le barman
- Jean-Pierre Posier as Olivier Rey
- Catherine Jourdan as La jeune fille du vestiaire
- Roger Fradet as 1er inspecteur
Who's the director behind Le Samourai?
Jean-Pierre Melville directed Le Samourai.
Who produced Le Samourai?
Raymond Borderie and Eugène Lépicier produced Le Samourai.
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