The Loner

A sturdy, workmanlike revenge thriller carried by a star's charisma, mixing hard-edged Parisian crime with a soft, unlikely father-son warmth.

Directed by

Jacques Deray

Genres

Action, Crime, Thriller

Starring

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Malo, Michel Beaune

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, justice, parenthood, grief

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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