The Professional
Le Professionnel
“Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”
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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?
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
Sidiki Bakaba
as Le prisonnier évadé
Dany Kogan
as Sergent Gruber
Marc Lamole
as Le serveur d'hôtel
Jacques Canselier
as Le petit homme aux fleurs
Bernard Marcellin
as Agent service secret 1
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
as Agent service secret 2
Claude-Bernard Perot
as Agent service secret 3
Yves Pignot
as Agent service secret 4
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About The Professional
“Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”
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? Running 108 minutes.
The Professional Cast and Characters
The cast features 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), and Jean Desailly (as Ministre). Their performances are a major reason The Professional has built such a passionate audience.
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The Professional flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Professional?
The Professional runs for 108 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Professional good? What's the rating?
The Professional holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 588 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Professional?
The main cast includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, and Jean-Louis Richard, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Professional available in French?
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When was The Professional released?
The Professional was released in 1981.
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What is The Professional about?
The Professional is a Action/Adventure film. 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?
When was The Professional released?
The Professional was released on October 21, 1981. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. The film was produced by Cerito Films.
Who stars in The Professional?
The Professional stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni and Jean-Louis Richard. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Professional available in HD?
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