Characters & Themes
The Syringe (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 90 mins · French
- Directed by
- Sergio Gobbi
- Starring
- Marcel Bozzuffi, Daniel Auteuil, Isaach De Bankolé, Alex Descas, Marisa Berenson, Isabelle Mergault
Pure heroin is scarce in northern Paris, sparking drugstore raids and violent clashes among gangs—the Viets, Blackies, Arabs, neo‑Nazis “Justiciers” and hostile homophobes. Vincent (Daniel Auteuil), an ex‑Marseilles gangster turned cop, mixes a gentle style with ruthless force and sharp dialogue. With help from l’Arbalète (Marisa Berenson), a former gang‑linked prostitute, he seeks order while a hard‑line, racist veteran officer (Marcel Bozzuffi) adds tension.
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