The Loner
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About The Loner
The Loner is a 1987 French-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Jacques Deray. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Malo, Michel Beaune. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Loner was produced by Cerito Films and Sara Films and made in France. It was released on March 18, 1987.
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Writers
- Jacques Deray, Simon Michaël
- Release date
- March 18, 1987
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Cerito Films, Sara Films
The Loner cast & crew
The Loner was directed by Jacques Deray and written by Jacques Deray and Simon Michaël.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Stan Jalard, Jean-Pierre Malo as Charly Schneider, Michel Beaune as Pezzoli, Pierre Vernier as Maurin, François Dunoyer as René Pignon, and Franck Ayas as Christian Lecache.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Schogger, cinematography is by Jean-François Robin, and it was produced by Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alain Sarde.
Is The Loner worth watching?
The Loner holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 119 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The Loner is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Loner
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
The Loner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Loner in United States?
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▸What language is The Loner in?
The Loner is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Loner?
The Loner runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Loner rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
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