The Pariah
6.1
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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Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'
Known for
Breathless
Pierrot le Fou
Claudia Cardinale
Georgia Saratov
Known for
Once Upon a Time in the West
8½
Michel Constantin
Xavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend
Known for
Le Trou
The Vultures
Enrique Lucero
Migli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man
Known for
Macario
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Michel Peyrelon
Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant'
Known for
The Visitors
Going Places
Philippe Brizard
'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle
Known for
The Cabbage Soup
Jupiter's Thigh
Alain Mottet
'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova
Known for
Inspector Blunder
Last Known Address
Aldo Bufi Landi
Jeannot Villanova
Known for
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
The Unlikely Prince
Jacques Debary
Carl
Known for
The School Teacher
That Obscure Object of Desire
Marc Eyraud
'Bonne Aventure', prisoner
Known for
Happiness
Léon Morin, Priest
Henri Vilbert
Graville, prison guard
Known for
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
The Dominici Affair
Pierre Collet
Prison director
Known for
Le Cercle Rouge
Fantomas
José Giovanni Director · François de Roubaix Composer Andréas Winding Cinematographer
United States release January 1, 1974 · Produced in Italy, France · Production Praesidens
Production
Lira Films
Production
Praesidens
Production
Italy · France
Produced in
Languages
Original title
La Scoumoune
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · December 12, 1972
Theatrical
United States · January 1, 1974
Theatrical
Czechia
December 31, 1972 · Theatrical
France
October 20, 2009 · Physical · DVD
March 5, 2025 · Physical · Blu-Ray
Japan
June 16, 1973 · Theatrical
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