The Professional (1981)
Original Title: Le Professionnel
Action
Adventure
Thriller
7.2 (552 votes)
1h 48m
Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Writer
- Jacques Audiard
- Original Language
- French
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
Cyrielle Clair
Elisabeth Margoni
Jean Desailly
Jean-Louis Richard
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Marie-Christine Descouard
Michel Beaune
Pierre Vernier
Robert Hossein
Keywords
adventure
africa
car pursuit
french spy
homeless person
husband wife relationship
intelligence
love
paris
france
political assassination
prison
prison escape
revenge
secret agent
sniper
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