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The Pariah

The Pariah

19726.81h 42m

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.

Directed by José Giovanni
Written by José Giovanni
Produced by Ralph Baum
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Top Cast

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

Aldo Bufi Landi

Aldo Bufi Landi

Jeannot Villanova

Jacques Debary

Jacques Debary

Carl

Marc Eyraud

Marc Eyraud

'Bonne Aventure', prisoner

Themes & Keywords

mobster

About The Pariah

The Pariah is a crime, drama, mystery film released in 1972 exploring themes of mobster. Directed by José Giovanni, it stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Michel Constantin. 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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