The Professional(1981)
“Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”
Overview
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?
Director
Georges Lautner
Studio
Cerito Films
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Commandant Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein
as Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni
as Jeanne Baumont, épouse de Joss
Jean-Louis Richard
as Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly
as Ministre
Michel Beaune
as Capitaine Édouard Valeras
Cyrielle Clair
as Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier
as Salvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine Descouard
as Doris Frederiksen, pute présidentielle de Mme Claude
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as L'inspecteur Farges
Pierre Saintons
as Le président Njala
Gérard Darrieu
as L'instructeur Picard
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Cerito Films • Les Films Ariane
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Where can I watch The Professional?▼
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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 and released in 1981. It is a action, adventure, thriller film.
How long is The Professional?▼
The Professional has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Professional?▼
The cast of The Professional includes Jean-Paul Belmondo as Commandant Joss Beaumont, Robert Hossein as Commissaire Rosen, Elisabeth Margoni as Jeanne Baumont, épouse de Joss, Jean-Louis Richard as Colonel Martin, Jean Desailly as Ministre and more.
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