The Pariah

Dec 12, 1972

1h 42m

★ 6.9

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Lira Films

Praesidens (IT)

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Cast

Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Georgia Saratov

Claudia Cardinale

Xavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend

Michel Constantin

Migli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man

Enrique Lucero

Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant'

Michel Peyrelon

'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle

Philippe Brizard

'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova

Alain Mottet

Jeannot Villanova

Aldo Bufi Landi

Carl

Jacques Debary

'Bonne Aventure', prisoner

Marc Eyraud

Graville, prison guard

Henri Vilbert

Prison director

Pierre Collet

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