The Loner (1987): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1987, The Loner is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Loner stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Stan Jalard, Jean-Pierre Malo as Charly Schneider, Pierre Vernier as Maurin and Michel Beaune as Pezzoli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Loner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Loner page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Loner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.