The Loner
Le Solitaire
Synopsis
In Paris , Commissioner Stan Jalard and Inspector Simon Lecache plan to quit the police to go and enjoy a more peaceful life in the West Indies. In a nightclub, during a routine visit, they spot Schneider, a dreaded gangster and public enemy. At the time of his arrest, Simon is killed at close range by the criminal. Stan then decides to stay in the police to avenge Simon. Being the godfather of Christian, Simon's son, who sometimes lives in a boarding school, sometimes at home, he takes charge of his education. Two years later, Stan has been promoted, and he's told that Schneider had resurfaced in the capital. A long hunt begins.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Stan Jalard
Jean-Pierre Malo
Charly Schneider
Michel Beaune
Pezzoli
Pierre Vernier
Maurin
François Dunoyer
René Pignon
Franck Ayas
Christian Lecache
Laurent Gendron
Rocky
Jean-Claude de Goros
Boulin
Guy Pannequin
Sumatra
Patricia Malvoisin
Brigitte
Alan Coriolan
Serge
Valérie Steffen
Carole
Bernard Freyd
Director of the P.J.
Luc-Antoine Diquéro
Eric
Yolanda Jilot
Sandra
Henri-Jacques Huet
A Carmoni Brother
Yves Gabrielli
Stazyk
Bernard Farcy
A Carmoni Brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Deray, Simon Michaël
- Original Score
- Danny Schogger
- Original Title
- Le Solitaire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cerito Films, Sara Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Jacques Deray, Simon Michaël, Alphonse Boudard, Daniel Saint-Hamont
Danny Schogger
Jean-François Robin
Henri Lanoë
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Jacques Deray
Screenplay
Simon Michaël
Screenplay
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Danny Schogger
Original Music Composer
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Jean-Claude Gallouin
Production Design
Paulette Breil
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loner
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What is The Loner about?
In Paris , Commissioner Stan Jalard and Inspector Simon Lecache plan to quit the police to go and enjoy a more peaceful life in the West Indies. In a nightclub, during a routine visit, they spot Schneider, a dreaded gangster and public enemy. At the time of his arrest, Simon is killed at close range by the criminal. Stan then decides to stay in the police to avenge Simon. Being the godfather of Christian, Simon's son, who sometimes lives in a boarding school, sometimes at home, he takes charge of his education. Two years later, Stan has been promoted, and he's told that Schneider had resurfaced in the capital. A long hunt begins.
Who directed The Loner?
The Loner was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in The Loner?
The principal cast of The Loner includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Malo, Michel Beaune, Pierre Vernier, François Dunoyer.
When was The Loner released and how long is it?
The Loner was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Loner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loner was composed by Danny Schogger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loner?
The Loner holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).