Review of Le Samouraï (1967) by Adrian B — 10 Mar 2012
Is it possible to find a film better than Jean-Pierre Melville than this? It may not be! Utterly suspenseful film for which a man (Alain Delon) is a professional hit man for the French mob with no emotion, carrying a duty of killing anyone that is assigned to eliminate anybody in Paris.
His previous hit, a restaurant owner, however, came as a threat to his career and life, for which the police round up every potential suspect who could have killed this man. He is removed from suspicion, for the time being, only to be under surveillance by the mob (and with a target on his back).
As well, the police are not wholly convinced on his innocence. Tense, fantastically made thriller that deserves the attention of everyone who watches movies. Alain Delon is stylish and terrific as the hit man.
I want his jacket, suit, and hat for myself. I love the way he turns his hat when leaving his lonely apartment. Every bit of this film is gripping and it may be one of the best films out of the French industry (and there are so many!).
This review of Le Samouraï (1967) was written by Adrian B on 10 Mar 2012.
Le Samouraï has generally received very positive reviews.
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