The Pariah(1972)
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.
Movie: The Pariah
Top 10 Billed Cast
Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune'
Georgia Saratov
Xavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend
Migli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man
Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant'
'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle
'Ficelle', henchman of Villanova
Jeannot Villanova
Carl
'Bonne Aventure', prisoner
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