The Professional

The Professional

Never leave vengeance to amateurs.

Le Professionnel

7.2 /10 578 votes
October 21, 1981 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Georges Lautner
Writers Patrick Alexander, Georges Lautner
Studio Cerito Films
Rating 7.2/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Professional was released on October 21, 1981.

The runtime of The Professional is 1h 48m.

The Professional is a Action, Adventure, Thriller movie.

The Professional has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Professional is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Professional was directed by Georges Lautner.

The main cast of The Professional includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni.

The Professional is originally in French.