Content Warnings
- 🟢 10/100 Brief scene with a woman in a nightgown, no explicit nudity.
- 🟢 20/100 Character smokes a cigarette, common for the era.
- 🔴 80/100 A man is shot and killed in a cold-blooded manner.
- 🔴 70/100 Extended chase and shootout scene with multiple gunshots.
- 🟢 10/100 Mild curse word uttered.
Details for Le samouraï (1967)
Who directed the movie Le samouraï (1967)?
Le samouraï (1967) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who plays the lead role in Le samouraï (1967)?
Alain Delon plays the lead role of Jef Costello, a professional hitman, in Le samouraï (1967).
What is the main plot of Le samouraï (1967)?
The main plot of Le samouraï (1967) follows Jef Costello, a solitary and meticulous hitman, as he navigates the aftermath of a contract killing, dealing with both the police and his employers who want him silenced.
Who are some of the other key actors in Le samouraï (1967)?
Other key actors in Le samouraï (1967) include François Périer as the police superintendent, Nathalie Delon as Jane Lagrange, and Cathy Rosier as the pianist Valérie.
What is the significance of the title Le samouraï?
The title Le samouraï reflects the film's themes of honor, solitude, and the code of conduct followed by the protagonist, Jef Costello, much like a samurai. The opening quote of the film also draws a parallel between the loneliness of a samurai and that of a professional killer.
