Le Samouraï (1967)

His only friend was his gun!

• Crime
• Thriller
• Drama

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.

Rating

7.8 / 10 (1,331 votes)

Release date

October 25, 1967

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

French

Director

Jean-Pierre Melville

Status

Released