The Professional (1981)
Original title: Le Professionnel
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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Jean-Paul BelmondoJoss Beaumont
Robert HosseinCommissaire Rosen
Elisabeth MargoniJeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis RichardColonel Martin
Jean DesaillyMinistre
Michel BeauneCapitaine Valeras
Cyrielle ClairAlice Ancelin
Pierre VernierSalvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine DescouardDoris Frederiksen
Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuL'inspecteur Farges
Pierre Saintonsle président Njala
Gérard DarrieuL'instructeur PicardKeywords
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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.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional has a runtime of 108 minutes.
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