---
title: "Le Samoura\u00ef"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/le-samourai-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 5511
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Le Samouraï (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/le-samourai-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone hitman navigates a cat‑and‑mouse chase between police and his employer."

### Why Watch
- Stylish visual aesthetic with fedora‑clad protagonist
- Taut, methodical crime thriller narrative
- Strong, restrained performance by the lead

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG, the film contains violence and a criminal protagonist, suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: noir, methodical, cool, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/le-samourai-1967#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Pierre Melville
- **Networks / Studios**: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alain Delon** as *Jef Costello*
- **François Périer** as *Superintendant*
- **Nathalie Delon** as *Jane Lagrange*
- **Cathy Rosier** as *Valérie*
- **Michel Boisrond** as *Wiener*
- **Catherine Jourdan** as *Locker Room Girl*
- **Jean-Pierre Posier** as *Olivier Rey*
- **Robert Favart** as *Bartender*
- **Jacques Leroy** as *Walkway Man*
- **Roger Fradet** as *Inspector #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Le Samouraï originally released?
Le Samouraï was released in 1967, with a US release on July 12, 1972.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, thriller, and drama film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows contract killer Jef Costello.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Le Samouraï — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/5511)
- [Le Samouraï (1967) | Facts - Facts | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/32498-le-samourai/facts/)
- [Samuraj 75% [Le Samouraï] (1967) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/18437-samuraj)

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