The Outsider
1983, French. Directed by Jacques Deray.
Philippe Jordan is a policeman prone to advancing the cause of justice by any means necessary. On his agenda is a powerful drug cartel working out of Paris and Marseilles, with a drug lord who is essentially inaccessible -- but not immortal.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 231 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques DerayDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoCommissaire divisionnaire Philippe Jordan
- Henry SilvaSauveur Meccacci
- Carlos Sotto MayorLivia Maria Dolores, prostituée
- Pierre VernierL'inspecteur Rojinski
- Maurice Barrier« Tonton »
- Claude BrossetAntonio Baldi, gâchette de Meccacci
- Tchéky KaryoFrancis Pierron
- Jacques MauryMaître Cappa
- Gabriel CattandContrôleur Dumas
- Roger DumasL'nspecteur Simon
- Michel RobinAlfred Gonet dit « Freddy le chimiste »
- Jean-Claude DreyfusUn travesti au commissariat
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1983
- Original title
- Le Marginal
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Herman, Jacques Deray, Michel Audiard
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The Outsider: quick answers
Is The Outsider worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 231 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Outsider?
The Outsider runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Outsider have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Outsider. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Outsider parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Outsider yet.
Which OTT platform is The Outsider on?
The Outsider isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Outsider?
If you liked The Outsider, try Oscar Shaw, Ronin, Fast X.
Who directed The Outsider?
The Outsider (1983) was directed by Jacques Deray and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henry Silva, Carlos Sotto Mayor.