The Professional (1981)

The Professional (1981)

Never leave vengeance to amateurs. 1981-10-21 France 108 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo is Joss Beaumont
Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein is Commissaire Rosen
Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni is Jeanne Baumont
Jeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis Richard is Colonel Martin
Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly is Ministre
Michel Beaune is Capitaine Valeras
Capitaine Valeras
Cyrielle Clair is Alice Ancelin
Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier is Salvatore Volfoni
Salvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine Descouard is Doris Frederiksen
Doris Frederiksen
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu is L'inspecteur Farges
L'inspecteur Farges
Pierre Saintons is le président Njala
le président Njala
Gérard Darrieu is L'instructeur Picard
L'instructeur Picard