Movie

The Professional

“Never leave vengeance to amateurs.”

★ 7.2(588)19811h 48m

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Director: Georges Lautner
Release date: 1981-10-21
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Cerito Films

The Professional — trailer

About The Professional

The Professional is a 1981 movie in the Action, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Georges Lautner, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein and Elisabeth Margoni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 588 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Professional in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Commandant Joss Beaumont

Robert Hossein

Commissaire Rosen

Elisabeth Margoni

Jeanne Baumont, épouse de Joss

Jean-Louis Richard

Colonel Martin

Jean Desailly

Ministre

Michel Beaune

Capitaine Édouard Valeras

Cyrielle Clair

Alice Ancelin

Pierre Vernier

Salvatore Volfoni

Marie-Christine Descouard

Doris Frederiksen, pute présidentielle de Mme Claude

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

L'inspecteur Farges

Pierre Saintons

Le président Njala

Gérard Darrieu

L'instructeur Picard

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Professional in Mexico?+

The Professional is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Professional on Netflix?+

The Professional is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Professional?+

The Professional has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Professional?+

The Professional stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard and Jean Desailly.

When did The Professional come out?+

The Professional is a 1981 movie directed by Georges Lautner.

What genre is The Professional?+

The Professional is Action, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed The Professional?+

The Professional was directed by Georges Lautner.