The Pariah

1972 1h 42m FR

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 137

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo
Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'
Claudia Cardinale
Georgia Saratov
Michel Constantin
Xavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend
Enrique Lucero
Migli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man
Michel Peyrelon
Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant'
Philippe Brizard
'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle
Alain Mottet
'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova
Aldo Bufi Landi
Jeannot Villanova

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: José Giovanni
Writers: José Giovanni
Languages: French
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by José Giovanni, shot by Andréas Winding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by François de Roubaix. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Françoise Javet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jean-Paul Belmondo and Claudia Cardinale and Michel Constantin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

José Giovanni directs. Andréas Winding behind the camera. François de Roubaix scores. Françoise Javet cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
3Directed by José Giovanni, shot by Andréas Winding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by François de Roubaix. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Françoise Javet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean-Paul Belmondo and Claudia Cardinale and Michel Constantin carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0069237 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.