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The Outsider

The Outsider

Action · Crime · Thriller · 1983

Philippe Jordan is a policeman prone to advancing the cause of justice by any means necessary. On his agenda is a powerful drug cartel working out of Paris and Marseilles, with a drug lord who is essentially inaccessible -- but not immortal.

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The Outsider

1983 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 40m

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6.8 / 10

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Philippe Jordan is a policeman prone to advancing the cause of justice by any means necessary. On his agenda is a powerful drug cartel working out of Paris and Marseilles, with a drug lord who is essentially inaccessible -- but not immortal.

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Directed by

Jacques Deray

Written by

Jean Herman · Jacques Deray · Michel Audiard

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Commissaire divisionnaire Philippe Jordan

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Sauveur Meccacci

Carlos Sotto Mayor

Carlos Sotto Mayor

Livia Maria Dolores, prostituée

Pierre Vernier

Pierre Vernier

L'inspecteur Rojinski

Maurice Barrier

Maurice Barrier

« Tonton »

Claude Brosset

Claude Brosset

Antonio Baldi, gâchette de Meccacci

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Francis Pierron

Court is in session

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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Sentimental Softie

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.