Le Samouraï
A meticulous contract killer seeks to outwit both a relentless police inspector and his treacherous employer after a flawless hit goes wrong, risking exposure and death in a deadly game of cat‑and‑mouse.
“His only friend was his gun!”
Synopsis
Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, carries out a flawlessly planned hit, only to find himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer. Not even his signature fedora and trench coat can protect him from the escalating danger.
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Principal cast & crew: 35
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Monique BonnotShot by Henri DecaeScored by Francois De RoubaixDesigned by Francois De Lamothe
Box Office
1967 · Box office
Grossed $215K worldwide
Worldwide gross
$215K
Also known as
- Der eiskalte Engelde
- The Godsonen
- El silencio de un hombrees
- Frank Costello faccia d'angeloit
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Cast & Crew
35 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Alain Delon
as Jef Costello
Francois Perier
as Le Commissaire
Nathalie Delon
as Jane Lagrange
Cathy Rosier
as La pianiste
Jacques Leroy
as L'homme de la passerelle
Michel Boisrond
as Wiener
Catherine Jourdan
as Locker Room Girl
Robert Favart
as Le barman
Jean Pierre Posier
as Olivier Rey
Roger Fradet
as 1er inspecteur
Carlo Nell
as Inspector #2
Robert Rondo
as Inspector #3
Supporting cast
15Andre Salgues
as Garage Owner
Andre Thorent
as Policeman / Taxi Driver
Jacques Deschamps
as Policeman Speaker
Georges Casati
as Damolini
Jacques Leonard
as Garcia
Pierre Vaudier
as Policeman of the night visit #1
Maurice Magalon
as Policeman of the night visit #2
Gaston Meunier
as Hotel Manager
Jean Gold
as Night-Club customer #1
Georges Billy
as Night-Club customer #2
Ari Aricardi
as Poker Player
Guy Bonnafoux
as Poker Player
Humberto Catalano
as Inspector
Carl Lechner
as Jef Lookalike
Maria Maneva
as Girl with chewing-gum
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2Other crew
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