The Professional (1981)
Original title: Le Professionnel
The Professional is a 1981 French-language action movie directed by Georges Lautner, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein and Elisabeth Margoni.
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?
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What is The Professional about?
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 21 October 1981.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Professional?
The Professional was directed by Georges Lautner.
Where can I watch The Professional?
The Professional is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch The Professional
Watch free: Kanopy
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