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The Pariah
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The Pariah

1972-12-12 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Mystery

For more than 15 years, two Marseille friends and criminals battle the law, rival gangs, prison authorities and even mined beaches in order to survive.

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Directors
José Giovanni
Production companies
Lira Films, Praesidens
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoRoberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'
Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleGeorgia Saratov
Michel ConstantinMichel ConstantinXavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend
Enrique LuceroEnrique LuceroMigli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man
Michel PeyrelonMichel PeyrelonCharlot, aka 'L'Élégant'
Philippe BrizardPhilippe Brizard'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle
Alain MottetAlain Mottet'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova
Aldo Bufi LandiAldo Bufi LandiJeannot Villanova
Jacques DebaryJacques DebaryCarl
Marc EyraudMarc Eyraud'Bonne Aventure', prisoner
Henri VilbertHenri VilbertGraville, prison guard
Pierre ColletPierre ColletPrison director
Nicolas VogelGrégoire
Luciano CatenacciLuciano CatenacciCipriano
Lucie ArnoldLucie ArnoldSinger
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuYoung crook
Jacques RispalJacques RispalMr. Dubois, coffin dealer
Jean-Claude MichelJean-Claude MichelXavier Saratov's lawyer
Gabriel BriandGabriel BriandConvict
Jacques BrunetJacques BrunetConvict

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