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Le Samourai (1967) (Criterion Collection) UK Only [Blu-ray

Le Samourai (1967) (Criterion Collection) UK Only [Blu-ray] [2021]

Dimensions:	17.1 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm; 100 Grams
Dimensions:	17.1 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm; 100 Grams
Origin:	United Kingdom

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Anonymous says:

08/07/2022 at

Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville in 1967, ‘Le Samoura’ is a stylized, and indeed stylish, blend of 1940s American gangster movie and 1960s French pop culture.
After completing a hit in true samurai style, Jef Costello (Alain Delon) finds himself up against a police investigator who just won’t give up until he’s got his man and a merciless employer who has no qualms about dispatching those who are of no further use. It soon becomes clear that Jef Costello is going to need more than his fedora and trench coat, and indeed his gun, to save him.
‘Le Samoura’ is a fine film and a very worthy addition to my ever-expanding collection of classic French cinema.
VonnieRVIf says:

07/06/2022 at

From the opening shot in Jeff’s apartment, hearing the canary chirping away and then making out the figure of Jeff as he smokes on his bed, right through to the end when Caty Rosier asks him sadly, “Pour quoi, Jeff?” this is a movie that still dazzles.
TimothyMartins says:

26/09/2021 at

The film is a masterpiece. This was the first Melville film I saw and it made me seek out as many of his films as possible, he’s one of the greats. The transfer isn’t amazing but decent and it’s not a title readily available. Buy it and become a Melville acolyte
Anonymous says:

18/03/2015 at

Excellent delivery!! Great film, I selected this version because of the English subtitles – I was a little concerned with how good the picture quality would be prior to buying, because it was 20 plus for a SD copy, but it’s a very good transfer for a non blu ray film. You can’t go wrong with anything Delon/Melville produced, so have no doubt’s, as Le Samourai should be in any serious DVD collectio
LCCotter says:

11/08/2012 at

Le Samourai (1967) is not a fast-paced thriller or action packed but a slow-moving and meticulous yet remains an interesting film. The film follows Jeff Costello a ice-cold yet cool hitman (a role Alain Delon plays with his eyes closed) who commits a hit in a club but is spotted by a singer on top of that his employers attempt to kill him rather than pay him. The story sounds rather like formulaic hitman tale but the story is not so important for Melville it is more about the quiet and calm life of this loner whose fate is sealed. Melville also provides some pop-art imagery that feels subtle rather than forced. This is one of those rare exceptions where I am willing to except more style than story due to the fact that Melville doesn’t try to be slow-paced in a pretentious manner but because he wants to concentrate on the small actions of his character. Apparently this film influenced John Woo’s The Killer (1989) I hate to mention both films in the same breath as Le Samourai is elegant, cool and intelligent while The Killer is an idiotic and pretentious kid’s gun fantasy. There are a few DVD editions available but I love this French release which has English subtitles and brilliant transfer and boasts a beautiful front cover pictured.
ChangMoench says:

27/11/2010 at

Delon speaks mountains in this film while actually saying little. The film shows the difference between the professional’s simple life and the decadence of the people who contract him. It must be the best film of the assain type of story and altough over 30 yrs old it still maintains its great imagery and style.
Anonymous says:

25/10/2010 at

I have not seen “LE SAMOURIAI” for years and I am delighted to have it as part of my collection. Also very impressed with the very fast delivery – great film, great service. Would use this seller again.