The Professional
1981
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
October 21, 1981
Director
Georges Lautner
Runtime
1h 48m
Cast
Jean-Paul BelmondoRobert HosseinElisabeth MargoniJean-Louis RichardJean DesaillyMichel BeauneCyrielle ClairPierre VernierMarie-Christine DescouardBernard-Pierre Donnadieu
Production
Cerito FilmsLes Films Ariane
Genres
ActionAdventureThriller