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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1987·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 40m

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.

Above the Line
Jacques Deray·DirectorJacques Deray·ScreenplaySimon Michaël·ScreenplayJean-François Robin·Director of PhotographyDanny Schogger·Original Music ComposerHenri Lanoë·Editor
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo·Stan JalardJean-Pierre Malo·Charly SchneiderMichel Beaune·PezzoliPierre Vernier·MaurinFrançois Dunoyer·René PignonFranck Ayas·Christian LecacheLaurent Gendron·RockyJean-Claude de Goros·BoulinGuy Pannequin·SumatraPatricia Malvoisin·Brigitte
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Jacques Deray·Director
Writing· 5
Jacques Deray·ScreenplaySimon Michaël·ScreenplaySimon Michaël·DialogueAlphonse Boudard·DialogueDaniel Saint-Hamont·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Jean-François Robin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Henri Lanoë·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Danny Schogger·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Jean-Claude Gallouin·Production DesignPaulette Breil·Costume DesignGérard James·Set DecorationPascale Bezon·Makeup ArtistCharly Koubesserian·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Jean-Paul Belmondo·ProducerAlain Sarde·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Jacques Leymond·HairstylistJacqueline Stuffel·HairstylistPaul Trielli·Special Effects
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a light blue shirt and dark cowboy hat stands next to a saddled horse, holding a revolver in his right hand. He is looking directly at the viewer. In t”

western
Key Elements
ManHorseSaddleRevolverHolsterCowboy Hat
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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