The Professional
"Never leave vengeance to amateurs."
Originally released in 1981. The Professional is a action/adventure film. directed by Georges Lautner.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, and Elisabeth Margoni
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (564 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein
as Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni
as Jeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis Richard
as Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly
as Ministre
Michel Beaune
as Capitaine Valeras
Cyrielle Clair
as Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier
as Salvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine Descouard
as Doris Frederiksen
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as L'inspecteur Farges
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cerito Films
- Les Films Ariane
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 t...
Who directed The Professional?
The Professional was directed by Georges Lautner.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Professional released?
The Professional was released on October 21, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Professional?
The main cast of The Professional includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly.
Is The Professional worth watching?
The Professional has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 564 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.