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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
Jacques Debary
Carl
Marc Eyraud
'Bonne Aventure', prisoner
Henri Vilbert
Graville, prison guard
Pierre Collet
Prison director
Nicolas Vogel
Grégoire
Luciano Catenacci
Cipriano
Lucie Arnold
Singer
Gérard Depardieu
Young crook
Jacques Rispal
Mr. Dubois, coffin dealer
Jean-Claude Michel
Xavier Saratov's lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Giovanni
- Screenplay & Story
- José Giovanni
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- La Scoumoune
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Lira Films, Praesidens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Giovanni
José Giovanni
François de Roubaix
Andréas Winding
Françoise Javet
Raymond Danon, Ralph Baum
Department Leadership Roster
José Giovanni
Director
José Giovanni
Writer
Françoise Javet
Editor
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Ralph Baum
Producer
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pariah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pariah about?
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.
Who directed The Pariah?
The Pariah was directed by José Giovanni.
Who stars in The Pariah?
The principal cast of The Pariah includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Michel Constantin, Enrique Lucero, Michel Peyrelon.
When was The Pariah released and how long is it?
The Pariah was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pariah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pariah was composed by François de Roubaix.
Is The Pariah based on a book or true story?
The Pariah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Giovanni".