The Loner
1987 · 100 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 1,903 VOTES · DIR. Jacques Deray
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 575 lines
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00:00:45 THE LONER
00:04:45 As long as he behaves, or else I won't miss.
00:08:19 Well, Jo? -I keep my word.
00:15:31 I'm his godfather.
00:20:46 If we ever get a prize for literature, it'll be thanks to you.
00:23:24 You should teach me.
00:26:50 That's why I worry about you.
00:30:55 Our friend's coming back with two men.
00:34:28 What do you want?
00:37:03 Was there a girl here yesterday? -A tall blonde.
00:40:15 One of them's called Rocky. That's all I know.
00:42:47 Easy, Commissioner. -Of course.
00:47:25 I'd rather keep him home. He's only ten.
00:50:02 He'll hate that, wherever he is now.
00:53:27 I could also go abroad.
00:55:33 We have so many other cases. Why?
00:58:21 Brigitte?
01:00:27 I've got nothing to say to you. If I knew, I'd still not tell you.
01:02:57 She followed all kinds of diets.
01:05:55 Hoping to screw each other over.
01:14:19 He's not feeling well.
01:18:06 He must be showing himself somewhere.
01:20:42 You're not going to the Antilles?
01:24:02 Michel Lazare. Has been in the hotel for a week.