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The Pariah

The Pariah

Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1972

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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The Pariah

1972 Crime · Drama · Mystery 1h 42m

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6.8 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

José Giovanni

Written by

José Giovanni

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Georgia Saratov

Michel Constantin

Michel Constantin

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

Enrique Lucero

Enrique Lucero

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

Michel Peyrelon

Michel Peyrelon

Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant'

Philippe Brizard

Philippe Brizard

'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle

Alain Mottet

Alain Mottet

'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova

Court is in session

Put The Pariah on trial.

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

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.