The Professional
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📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Original Language
- FR
🎭 Cast
Jean-Paul BelmondoJoss Beaumont
Robert HosseinCommissaire Rosen
Elisabeth MargoniJeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis RichardColonel Martin
Jean DesaillyMinistre
Michel BeauneCapitaine Valeras
Cyrielle ClairAlice Ancelin
Pierre VernierSalvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine DescouardDoris Frederiksen
Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuL'inspecteur Farges🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Professional released?
- The Professional was released on October 21, 1981.
- How long is The Professional?
- The Professional has a runtime of 1h 48m.
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