Synopsis

In Paris, Jef Costello is a lonely hit man who works under contract. He is hired to kill the owner of a club and becomes the prime suspect of the murder. However, his perfect alibi drops the accusation against him. His girlfriend Jane, her client and citizen above any suspicion Wiener and Valerie, the pianist of the club and main witness of the crime, provide the necessary evidence of his innocence supporting his alibi. Free, he is betrayed and chased by the gangsters sent by the one who hired him and also by the police, not convinced of his innocence. Jef seeks out who has hired him to revenge.

What is known about the production of Le Samouraï?

"Le Samouraï," a crime released in 1967, was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Alain Delon, François Périer. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Fida Cinematografica, Filmel produced the film, making it a notable entry in the crime landscape whose financial details remain private.

What were the major cost factors in Le Samouraï?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Le Samouraï."

Above-the-Line Talent: Cast and director fees, including Alain Delon typically represent the largest single line item in the production budget.
Production Design: Sets, locations, and art direction require significant investment to bring the story to life.
Post-Production: Editing, sound design, visual effects, and an original score contribute substantially to the final cost.