The Pariah

The Pariah

1972 · 102 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Directed by José Giovanni · Written by José Giovanni

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