The Syringe (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1984, The Syringe is an action and crime film directed by Sergio Gobbi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Good dope is becoming rare in the North of Paris. Drugstores are being raided by junkies and gangs are nervous, fighting each others: the 'Viets', the 'Blackies', the 'Arabs', the neo-nazis 'Justiciers' and some mean gays. Vincent (Daniel Auteuil) is the good cop coming from Marseilles where he was a gangster. He's a soft method guy but also kicks assses hard and throw lethal dialog lines when needed. With the precious help of 'l'Arbalète'* (Marisa Berenson**), a tox' prostitute ex-member of Vincent's former gang, he will try to put order in that mess. There's also a violent and racist cop (Marcel Bozzuffi), Algeria veteran with hard methods, whose role could be more than to protect and to serve.
Who’s in it. The Syringe stars Daniel Auteuil as Inspecteur Vincent, Marisa Berenson as L'Arbalète', Marcel Bozzuffi as Falco and Daniel Ubaud as Le chef des 'Viets', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Syringe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Syringe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Syringe 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Syringe (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Syringe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Syringe worth watching?
- The Syringe holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Syringe?
- The Syringe stars Daniel Auteuil, Marisa Berenson, Marcel Bozzuffi, Daniel Ubaud and Michel Beaune.
- When was The Syringe released?
- The Syringe was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.