

The Professional
Visit website7.2/10 • 553
1981-10-21 • 1h 48m
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
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.
- Directors
- Georges Lautner
- Writters
- Jacques Audiard
- Editors
- Michelle David

The Professional
Visit website1981-10-21 • 1h 48m
7.2/10 • 553
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
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.
- Directors
- Georges Lautner
- Writters
- Jacques Audiard
- Editors
- Michelle David
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJean-Paul Belmondo
Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein
Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni
Jeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis Richard
Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly
Ministre
Michel Beaune
Capitaine Valeras
Cyrielle Clair
Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier
Salvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine Descouard
Doris Frederiksen
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- French
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