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The Professional

The Professional

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Le Professionnel
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1981-10-21
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (550 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Cerito Films, Les Films Ariane
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5717
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

as Joss Beaumont

Robert Hossein

Robert Hossein

as Commissaire Rosen

Elisabeth Margoni

Elisabeth Margoni

as Jeanne Baumont

Jean-Louis Richard

Jean-Louis Richard

as Colonel Martin

Jean Desailly

Jean Desailly

as Ministre

Michel Beaune

Michel Beaune

as Capitaine Valeras

Cyrielle Clair

Cyrielle Clair

as Alice Ancelin

Pierre Vernier

Pierre Vernier

as Salvatore Volfoni

Marie-Christine Descouard

Marie-Christine Descouard

as Doris Frederiksen

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

as L'inspecteur Farges

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Le Professional (Jean-Paul Belmondo) 1981 Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Professional?

The Professional is a Action, Adventure, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1981-10-21.

Who are the main actors in The Professional?

The main cast includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly, .

Where can I watch The Professional online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Professional is available.

Is The Professional based on a true story?

Never leave vengeance to amateurs.

What is the IMDb rating of The Professional?

The Professional has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 550 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Professional?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Professional?

The soundtrack was composed by Cerito Films, Les Films Ariane. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Professional filmed?

The Professional was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Professional?

The total runtime of The Professional is 108 minutes.

Is The Professional suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Professional?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Professional.

Does The Professional have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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