The Ruffian
1983, French. Directed by José Giovanni.
The adventures of a group of friends who plan to recover crates full of gold from a fall in Canada.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Ruffian isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 January 1983.
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Cast & crew
- José GiovanniDirector
- Lino VenturaAldo
- Bernard GiraudeauGérard
- Claudia CardinaleLa « Baronne »
- Pierre FragJohn
- Béatrix Van TilÉléonore
- August SchellenbergNelson Harting
- Danyl Wahayenni-MartinUn Indien
- Jacklin WebbConductrice de camion à Montréal
- Lucien BérardiniDoublure Lino Ventura
- James Ernest DavisUn Indien
- Robert BouchardBank employee
- Rick AlkertonMiner
Details
- Released
- 12 January 1983
- Original title
- Le Ruffian
- Country
- Canada, France
- Written by
- José Giovanni
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The Ruffian: quick answers
Is The Ruffian worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ruffian?
The Ruffian runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Ruffian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ruffian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ruffian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Ruffian yet.
Which OTT platform is The Ruffian on?
The Ruffian isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 January 1983. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ruffian?
If you liked The Ruffian, try Dear Eleanor, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, Cave Rescue.
Who directed The Ruffian?
The Ruffian (1983) was directed by José Giovanni and stars Lino Ventura, Bernard Giraudeau, Claudia Cardinale.