The Loner (1987)

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The Loner on IMDb 5.8/10 1,098 votes

Released:
1987-03-18

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.

Director:
Jacques Deray

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Action, Crime, Thriller

  • Cast:
  • 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