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The Professional

"Never leave vengeance to amateurs."

1981-10-21
7.2
fr 108m
ActionAdventureThriller
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?

Director

Georges Lautner

Novel

Patrick Alexander

Screenplay

Michel Audiard

Producer

Alain Belmondo

Original Music Composer

Ennio Morricone

Director of Photography

Henri Decaë

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Status

Released

Countries

  • France

Companies

  • Cerito Films
  • Les Films Ariane

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