Series synopsis
Tony's Revenge, also known as Les Beaux Mecs is a French drama crime television series that premiered on France 2 on March 16, 2011. It ended on April 6, 2011. It was created by Virginie Brac. It stars Simon Abkarian, Soufiane Guerrab, Olivier Rabourdin and Dimitri Storoge.
Tony Roucas, a long-term convicted criminal, escapes from prison with Kenz, a small-town big shot. Their run reveals a generational conflict of a new genre. Tony’s quest for truth and desire for vengeance take you to the heart of great French organized crime, from the 50s to today.
Premise
Tony Roucas, a long-term convicted criminal, escapes from prison with Kenz, a small-town big shot. Their run reveals a generational conflict of a new genre. Tony’s quest for truth and desire for vengeance take you to the heart of great French organized crime, from the 50s to today.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simon Abkarian as Tony Roucas
- Soufiane Guerrab as Kenz
- Olivier Rabourdin as Guido
- Dimitri Storoge as Nils Karlssen
- Philippe Nahon as Janvier
- Julien Lucas as Julien
- Fejria Deliba as Nassima
- Pierre-Alain Chapuis as Dominique
Supporting cast
- Philippe du Janerand as Charley
- Moussa Mansaly as Moussa
- Samir Djama as Abdel
- Paco Boublard as Bambi
- Maxime Lombard as Francky Balducci
- Djena Tsimba as Fatou
- Victoria Abril as Olga
- Anne Consigny as Claire
- Mhamed Arezki as Young Tony
- Juana Acosta as Young Olga
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 16, 2011 | April 6, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Escape 2010: mobster Tony joins his cellmate Kenz, a small-time delinquent, when he escapes from prison. Once free, Tony realises he can trust no one and recalls his first steps as a gangster in the 1950s. |
March 16, 2011 |
| 2 |
Crazy Tony 2010: In hiding and in desperate need of some cash, Tony is forced to team up with Kenz and his posse to take part in a hold-up. Back in 1960, young Tony is betrayed during an assignment in Marseille. |
March 16, 2011 |
| 3 |
Guido the Gypsy 1965-1970: On the orders of his boss Balducci, chief of the Marseille underworld, Tony is promoted and teamed up with Guido. In 2011, Kenz holds a party that ends in the death of a rival gang member. |
March 23, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 16, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2011 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |