The Professional (1981)
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
French secret service agent Josselin Beaumont is dispatched to take down African warlord N'Jala. But when his assignment is canceled, he's shocked to learn that his government is surrendering him to local authorities. He is given a mock trial and sentenced to 20 years of hard labor. But Beaumont escapes from prison and vows not only to avenge himself against his betrayers but also to finish his original assignment.
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
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Professional about?
- French secret service agent Josselin Beaumont is dispatched to take down African warlord N'Jala. But when his assignment is canceled, he's shocked to learn that his government is surrendering him to local authorities. He is given a mock trial and sentenced to 20 years of hard labor. But Beaumont escapes from prison and vows not only to avenge himself against his betrayers but also to finish his original assignment.
- 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.