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The Professional at a glance
The Professional is a 1981 action and adventure film, running 1h 48m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 16 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 16 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1981-10-21
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 631 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmJosselin 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
14 names
Jean-Paul BelmondoCommandant Joss Beaumont
Robert HosseinCommissaire Rosen
Elisabeth MargoniJeanne Baumont, épouse de Joss
Jean-Louis RichardColonel Martin
Jean DesaillyMinistre
Michel BeauneCapitaine Édouard Valeras
Cyrielle ClairAlice Ancelin
Pierre VernierSalvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine DescouardDoris Frederiksen, pute présidentielle de Mme Claude
Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuL'inspecteur Farges
Pierre SaintonsLe président Njala
Gérard DarrieuL'instructeur Picard
Sidiki BakabaLe prisonnier évadé
Dany KoganSergent GruberQuestions about The Professional
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Professional in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Professional suitable for children?
The Professional is rated 16 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Professional about?
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…
How long is The Professional?
The Professional runs for 1h 48m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Professional trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Le Professional (Jean-Paul Belmondo) 1981 Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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