Quick Info
- Year
- 1967
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Duration
- 105 min
- Language
- FR
- Country
- FR
External Ratings
IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
Le Samouraï
Our Rating
7.9/10
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7.4/10
Overview
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 Breakdown
Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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