The Pariah
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.
Where to watch The Pariah in United States
KanopyClick a service to open The Pariah there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Pariah streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Pariah
The Pariah is a 1972 French-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by José Giovanni. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Michel Constantin. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Pariah was produced by Lira Films and Praesidens (IT) and made in Italy and France. It was released on December 12, 1972.
- Director
- José Giovanni
- Writers
- José Giovanni
- Release date
- December 12, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Production
- Lira Films, Praesidens (IT)
The Pariah cast & crew
The Pariah was directed by José Giovanni and written by José Giovanni.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Roberto Borgo, aka 'La Scoumoune', Claudia Cardinale as Georgia Saratov, Michel Constantin as Xavier Saratov, Georgia's brother and Roberto's friend, Enrique Lucero as Migli, aka 'The Mexican', Roberto's trusted man, Michel Peyrelon as Charlot, aka 'L'Élégant', and Philippe Brizard as 'Fanfan', regular at the gaming circle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by François de Roubaix, cinematography is by Andréas Winding, and it was produced by Raymond Danon and Ralph Baum.
Is The Pariah worth watching?
The Pariah holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 133 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The Pariah is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pariah
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Cast of The Pariah
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
The Pariah — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pariah in United States?
The Pariah is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Pariah on Kanopy?
Yes — The Pariah is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Pariah in?
The Pariah is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pariah?
The Pariah runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Pariah rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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