The Professional
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.
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The Professional
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 21, 1981
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
User Score
72%
Original Title
Le Professionnel
Production Companies
Cerito Films, Les Films Ariane
Director
Georges Lautner
Description
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.