The Big Pardon
1982, French. Directed by Alexandre Arcady.
The Bettoun clan: Raymond (the patriarch), Maurice (the son), Jacky (the nephew), Roland (the nephew), Albert (Raymond's cousin), Pépé (Raymond's friend), Samy (the bodyguard) are a family clan of Jewish Blackfoot kingpins of French organized crime. Their activities include running casinos, organizing underground boxing matches, illegal gambling, pimping, racketeering and bloody settlements of scores against other Arab and French clans. But in the shadows, Pascal Villars has sworn the loss of the Bettoun. He will succeed in setting the Arab clan against the Jewish clan, for the great benefit of the police commissioner Duché, who has been trying in vain for ten years to bring down the Bettouns.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Big Pardon
The Big Pardon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 1982.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Part of a series
The Big Pardon: watch order
Cast & crew
- Alexandre ArcadyDirector
- Roger HaninRaymond Beitoun
- Jean-Louis TrintignantLe commissaire Duché
- Bernard GiraudeauPascal Villars
- Richard BerryMaurice Beitoun
- Clio GoldsmithViviane Atlan
- Anny DupereyCarole
- Gérard DarmonRoland Bettoun
- Jean-Pierre BacriJacky Azoulay
- Robert HosseinManuel Carreras
- Jean BenguiguiAlbert Zecri
- Richard BohringerLe Sacristain
- Blanche RavalecColette Ambrosi
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1982
- Original title
- Le Grand Pardon
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Daniel Saint-Hamont, Alexandre Arcady, Alain Le Henry
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
After The Big Pardon
What comes next in the series.
If you liked The Big Pardon
In His Shadow
2023 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Siberian Education
2013 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Belly
1998 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Gang Story
2011 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
True Believer
1989 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Winged Creatures
2009 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mafia Inc.
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Pasha
1968 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Only the Animals
2019 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Street Flow
2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Big Pardon: quick answers
What comes after The Big Pardon?
Next in the series: The Big Pardon 2 (1992).
Is The Big Pardon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Pardon?
The Big Pardon runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Big Pardon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Pardon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Pardon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Big Pardon yet.
Which OTT platform is The Big Pardon on?
The Big Pardon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 1982. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Pardon?
If you liked The Big Pardon, try In His Shadow, Siberian Education, Belly.
Who directed The Big Pardon?
The Big Pardon (1982) was directed by Alexandre Arcady and stars Roger Hanin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Bernard Giraudeau.