The Big Pardon

In a world of French organized crime, the Bettoun clan reigns supreme as Jewish Blackfoot kingpins involved in various illicit activities. Headed by Raymond, the family business encompasses running casinos, organizing underground boxing matches, gambling, prostitution, racketeering, and blood-stained feud settlements against rival Arab and French clans. Amidst this criminal empire is Pépé, Raymond's loyal friend, while Albert, his cousin, and the nephews Maurice, Jacky, Roland contribute to the family's dominance. Their operations are further protected by Samy, their skilled bodyguard.However, Pascal Villars plots in the shadows. A vengeful adversary, he masterminds a strategy to pit the Arab clan against the Bettoun's Jewish roots for the ultimate gain: bringing down the infamous family. Simultaneously, the elusive police commissioner Duché seizes this opportunity after ten years of unsuccessful attempts to dismantle the powerful Bettoun empire. This captivating story explores loyalty, revenge, power struggles, and the intricate web of organized crime in the gritty underworld of French crime lords.