The Outsider

Philippe Jordan is a determined police commissioner who uses unconventional and often illegal methods to achieve justice. His primary target is a powerful and well-protected drug lord operating between Marseille and Paris. Despite facing opposition from corrupt superiors and being reassigned to a minor post in the capital, Jordan continues his pursuit. He refuses bribes and operates independently to dismantle the criminal organization and capture the elusive boss.

The film was directed by Jacques Deray, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It follows his previous work, including Three Men to Kill, and precedes his 1983 film Credo. Produced by Jean-Paul Belmondo, who stars as Philippe Jordan, the cast also features Henry Silva as the antagonist Sauveur Meccacci. The production involved 52 credited crew members and 25 credited cast members.

Released in 1983 as a French action thriller, the movie has received generally positive responses from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 3,374 votes and a score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 227 votes.