Le Samourai 1967  N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Thriller
aka: The Samurai
The Godson
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Francois Perier, Nathalie Delon, Cathy Rosier, Jacques Leroy, Michel Boisrond, Robert Favart, Jean-Pierre Posier, Catherine Jourdan, Roger Fradet, Carlo Nell, Robert Rondo
This is an analogy of the Samourai warriors' code and features Jef Costello (Alain Delon) as a cold-blooded killer who strives for perfection but makes one mistake during a murder. Coming to his aid is Valerie (Cathy Rosier) who has witnessed the murder and will later cover for him.
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The Red Circle 1970 N/R, 140 min.
Genre: Foreign / Action / Drama / Thriller
aka: Le Cercle rouge
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volonte, Yves Montand, Paul Crauchet, Paul Amiot, Pierre Collet, Andre Ekyan, Jean-Pierre Posier, Francois Perier, Yves Arcanel, Jean Champion, Jean-Marc Boris, Yvan Chiffre, Rene Berthier
Suave thief Corey (Alaine Delon) is released from prison at the same time that criminal Vogel (Gian Maria Volonte) escapes from custody. After Corey robs his mob boss Rico (Andre Ekyan), he teams up with Vogel and sharpshooter Jansen (Yves Montand) to pull off a sophisticated jewel heist. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Mattei (Bourvil), from whom Vogel escaped, will do anything to bring the thieves to justice, with the mob boss also in the hunt. A great heist film.
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| 1. Le Samourai (1967)
aka: The Samurai
aka: The Godson
2. The Red Circle (1970)
aka: Le Cercle rouge
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