The Professional(1981)
Le Professionnel
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
The Professional Synopsis
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?
The Professional (1981) is a action, adventure and thriller film directed by Georges Lautner, released on October 21, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni and Jean-Louis Richard. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 610 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Patrick Alexander, Georges Lautner, Michel Audiard
- Producers:
- Alain Belmondo
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Cerito Films, Les Films Ariane
- Status:
- Released
The Professional (1981) Trailer
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The Professional Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Patrick Alexander, Georges Lautner and Michel Audiard, produced by Alain Belmondo.
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The Professional Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 610 ratings.
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The Professional – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Professional online?
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The Professional (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Professional?
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The main cast of The Professional (1981) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard and Jean Desailly. The film was directed by Georges Lautner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Professional released?
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The Professional was released on October 21, 1981 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Professional worth watching?
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The Professional (1981) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 610 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Professional?
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