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The Professional

The Professional

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The Professional
1981 1h 48m7.2

The Professional

“Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”

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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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DirectorGeorges Lautner
ScreenplayGeorges Lautner, Michel Audiard, Jacques Audiard
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 21, 1981
CountryFrance
Languagefr
Runtime1h 48m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.4 / 10
Votes580
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
StudioCerito Films, Les Films Ariane
OriginalLe Professionnel

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Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Joss Beaumont

Robert Hossein

Robert Hossein

Commissaire Rosen

Elisabeth Margoni

Elisabeth Margoni

Jeanne Baumont

Jean-Louis Richard

Jean-Louis Richard

Colonel Martin

Jean Desailly

Jean Desailly

Ministre

Michel Beaune

Michel Beaune

Capitaine Valeras

Cyrielle Clair

Cyrielle Clair

Alice Ancelin

Pierre Vernier

Pierre Vernier

Salvatore Volfoni

Marie-Christine Descouard

Marie-Christine Descouard

Doris Frederiksen

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

L'inspecteur Farges

Pierre Saintons

Pierre Saintons

le président Njala

Gérard Darrieu

Gérard Darrieu

L'instructeur Picard

Sidiki Bakaba

Sidiki Bakaba

Le prisonnier évadé

Dany Kogan

Dany Kogan

Sergent Gruber

Marc Lamole

Marc Lamole

Le serveur d'hôtel

Jacques Canselier

Jacques Canselier

Le petit homme aux fleurs

Bernard Marcellin

Bernard Marcellin

Agent service secret 1

Jean-Claude Bouillaud

Jean-Claude Bouillaud

Agent service secret 2

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Claude-Bernard Perot

Agent service secret 3

Yves Pignot

Yves Pignot

Agent service secret 4

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Cheik Doukouré

Le docteur de l'infirmerie

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Serge Nubret

L'infirmier au procès

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Guillaume Corea

Le procureur

André Weber

André Weber

Le clochard 'associé'

Pascal N'Zonzi

Pascal N'Zonzi

Arthur, le secrétaire de Njala

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Baaron

Le président du tribunal

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Professional

Where can I watch The Professional?

The Professional (1981) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed The Professional?

The Professional (1981) was directed by Georges Lautner. The film is a Action, Adventure production with a runtime of 1h 48m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is The Professional?

The Professional runs 1h 48m (108 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 580 votes. Genre: Action, Adventure.

Is The Professional worth watching?

The Professional is rated 7.2/10 by 580 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Action and Adventure fans.