The Professional (1981)
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
Josselin Beaumont, a French secret agent, is tasked with assassinating Njala, the president for life of Malawi in Africa. A shift in French policy means that assassinating Njala is no longer an option. But instead of recalling their agent, high-ranking officials deliberately sacrifice Beaumont by handing him over to the Malawian authorities. Arrested, tried, and imprisoned, he nevertheless manages to escape. Back in Paris after a two-year absence, he informs his superiors through Colonel Martin that he will fulfill his contract during Njala’s upcoming official visit to Paris between the 12th and 15th of this month, and that he has a few scores to settle with the D.G.S.E. The question is, should Beaumont be stopped or not?
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo - Joss Beaumont
- Robert Hossein - Commissaire Rosen
- Elisabeth Margoni - Jeanne Baumont
- Jean-Louis Richard - Colonel Martin
- Jean Desailly - Ministre
- Michel Beaune - Capitaine Valeras
- Cyrielle Clair - Alice Ancelin
- Pierre Vernier - Salvatore Volfoni
- Marie-Christine Descouard - Doris Frederiksen
- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu - L'inspecteur Farges
Screenplay
- Patrick Alexander (Novel)
- Georges Lautner (Screenplay)
- Michel Audiard (Screenplay)
- Jacques Audiard
Themes
International Espionage and Action, Spy and Espionage Thriller, White Water River Rafting, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, sniper, homeless person, husband wife relationship, paris, france, africa, intelligence, secret agent, prison escape, love, revenge, political assassination, french spy, car pursuit, adventure
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Professional about?
- Josselin Beaumont, a French secret agent, is tasked with assassinating Njala, the president for life of Malawi in Africa. A shift in French policy means that assassinating Njala is no longer an option. But instead of recalling their agent, high-ranking officials deliberately sacrifice Beaumont by handing him over to the Malawian authorities. Arrested, tried, and imprisoned, he nevertheless manages to escape. Back in Paris after a two-year absence, he informs his superiors through Colonel Martin that he will fulfill his contract during Njala’s upcoming official visit to Paris between the 12th and 15th of this month, and that he has a few scores to settle with the D.G.S.E. The question is, should Beaumont be stopped or not?
- Who directed The Professional?
- The Professional was directed by Georges Lautner.
- Who stars in The Professional?
- The Professional stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly, Michel Beaune.
- How long is The Professional?
- The Professional has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Professional?
- The Professional is a Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
- Where was The Professional produced?
- The Professional was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Professional?
- The themes of The Professional include: International Espionage and Action, Spy and Espionage Thriller, White Water River Rafting, Prison Break and Manhunt.