The Big Pardon
Originally released in 1982. The Big Pardon is a crime/comedy film. directed by Alexandre Arcady. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Roger Hanin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Bernard Giraudeau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roger Hanin
as Raymond Beitoun
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Le commissaire Duché
Bernard Giraudeau
as Pascal Villars
Richard Berry
as Maurice Beitoun
Clio Goldsmith
as Viviane Atlan
Anny Duperey
as Carole
Gérard Darmon
as Roland Bettoun
Jean-Pierre Bacri
as Jacky Azoulay
Robert Hossein
as Manuel Carreras
Jean Benguigui
as Albert Zecri
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Partner's Productions
- Alexandre Films
- Odessa Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Pardon about?
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 o...
Who directed The Big Pardon?
The Big Pardon was directed by Alexandre Arcady.
How long is The Big Pardon?
The Big Pardon has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Big Pardon released?
The Big Pardon was released on January 27, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Pardon?
The main cast of The Big Pardon includes Roger Hanin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Bernard Giraudeau, Richard Berry, Clio Goldsmith.