The Loner (1987)
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.
Director: Jacques Deray
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 18, 1987
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Daniel Saint-Hamont (Dialogue)
- Simon Michaël (Dialogue)
- Alphonse Boudard (Dialogue)
- Jacques Deray (Screenplay)
- Simon Michaël (Screenplay)
Music: Danny Schogger
Cinematography: Jean-François Robin
Editing: Henri Lanoë
Production: Cerito Films, Sara Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Deray
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Loner stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Malo, Michel Beaune, Pierre Vernier, François Dunoyer, Franck Ayas.
- How long is The Loner?
- The Loner has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Loner?
- The Loner is a Action, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Loner produced?
- The Loner was produced in France.