Le Samouraï 1967
“His only friend was his gun!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Networks
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel
What is Le Samouraï?
Le Samouraï is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 25, 1967
- Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel
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Overview
Le Samouraï is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A lone hitman navigates a cat‑and‑mouse chase between police and his employer.”
- Stylish visual aesthetic with fedora‑clad protagonist
- Taut, methodical crime thriller narrative
- Strong, restrained performance by the lead
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy cool, atmospheric crime thrillers with a minimalist, methodical style.
Rated PG, the film contains violence and a criminal protagonist, suitable for mature viewers.
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When was Le Samouraï originally released?
Le Samouraï was released in 1967, with a US release on July 12, 1972.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, thriller, and drama film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.
Who is the main character?
The story follows contract killer Jef Costello.
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