Connections
Followed by
Karel (2009)
(Short)
References
This Gun for Hire (1942)
Murder by Contract (1958)
Accident (1967)
Contemporary poster for the film visible in Métro station during Jef's pursuit.
Contemporary poster for the film visible in Métro station during Jef's pursuit.
Referenced in
Love is Colder Than Death (1969)
Character "Bruno" (Ulli Lommel) is inspired by the Alain Delon character
Character "Bruno" (Ulli Lommel) is inspired by the Alain Delon character
A Cop (1972)
"Jef Costello" , the name of a character from that movie is written on a wall in this one
"Jef Costello" , the name of a character from that movie is written on a wall in this one
The Mechanic (1972)
Le battant (1983)
The Killer (1989)
La Femme Nikita (1990)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Léon: The Professional (1994)
One Hundred and One Nights (1995)
cited as an example of a thriller
cited as an example of a thriller
Crying Freeman (1995)
Silent Trigger (1996)
Siskel & Ebert: The Postman/Mr. Magoo/Jackie Brown/An American Werewolf in Paris/Afterglow/The Education of Little Tree (1997)
(TV Episode)
A still is shown in the "New on Video" bumper. Two thumbs up.
A still is shown in the "New on Video" bumper. Two thumbs up.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
In the same manner that Ghost Dog has an electronic "key" to break into luxury cars, Costello has a huge ring of keys that enable him to steal any Citroën DS.
In the same manner that Ghost Dog has an electronic "key" to break into luxury cars, Costello has a huge ring of keys that enable him to steal any Citroën DS.
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
Movie poster of Le Samouraï is seen outside a movie theater.
Movie poster of Le Samouraï is seen outside a movie theater.
The Goddess of 1967 (2000)
J. M. saw this film with the French hitman driving a Goddess
J. M. saw this film with the French hitman driving a Goddess
Fulltime Killer (2001)
You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)
One of the male leads who is a hitman imitates Alain Delon in "Le Samouraï".
One of the male leads who is a hitman imitates Alain Delon in "Le Samouraï".
Road to Perdition (2002)
Nel cuore della notte (2002)
Coupling: Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (2002)
(TV Episode)
Part of poster collage on wall inside Jeff's flat.
Part of poster collage on wall inside Jeff's flat.
The Baker (2007)
Milos bird is called Melville. Melville is the director of the movie "Le Samouraï" (1967) staring Alain Delon as a Contract Killer, whos only company/friend is a little bird.
Milos bird is called Melville. Melville is the director of the movie "Le Samouraï" (1967) staring Alain Delon as a Contract Killer, whos only company/friend is a little bird.
Pornorama (2007)
Poster in Bennie's room
Poster in Bennie's room
Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008)
Alain Delon as César talks about himself and quotes this title.
Alain Delon as César talks about himself and quotes this title.
Solo quiero caminar (2008)
Movie title and poster visible.
Movie title and poster visible.
Il solitario (2008)
Reference the film in the final part
Reference the film in the final part
The Limits of Control (2009)
Both assassins lead lonely and highly regulated lives.
Both assassins lead lonely and highly regulated lives.
Vengeance (2009)
Francis Costello was modelled after Alain Delon's character, and wears similar clothing
Francis Costello was modelled after Alain Delon's character, and wears similar clothing
Submarine (2010)
Poster can be seen in Oliver's room
Poster can be seen in Oliver's room
Featured in
Zomergasten: Episode #10.3 (1997)
(TV Episode)
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
