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The Big Pardon

1982·Movie
2h 10min

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The Big Pardon fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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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 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.
French Organized CrimeGang WarfareJewish MafiaFamily SagaBloody RevengePolitical IntrigueContemporary RealismMoral AmbiguityComplex Narrative

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Is The Big Pardon worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Pardon rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Big Pardon?

2 h 10 min

The Big Pardon runs 2 h 10 min.

What language is The Big Pardon in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Big Pardon?

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