The Professional 1981
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SplatFrench 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Joss Beaumont
as Commissaire Rosen
as Jeanne Baumont
as Colonel Martin
as Ministre
as Capitaine Valeras
as Alice Ancelin
as Salvatore Volfoni
as Doris Frederiksen
as L'inspecteur Farges
Director:
Writer:
Patrick Alexander, Michel Audiard, Georges Lautner, Jacques Audiard
Stars:
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly, Michel Beaune, Cyrielle Clair, Pierre Vernier, Marie-Christine Descouard, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Thriller
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Professional
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Joss Beaumont
as Commissaire Rosen
as Jeanne Baumont
as Colonel Martin
as Ministre
as Capitaine Valeras
as Alice Ancelin
as Salvatore Volfoni
as Doris Frederiksen
as L'inspecteur Farges
as le président Njala
as L'instructeur Picard
as Le prisonnier évadé
as Sergent Gruber
as Le serveur d'hôtel
as Le petit homme aux fleurs
as Agent service secret 1
as Agent service secret 2
as Agent service secret 3
as Agent service secret 4
as Le docteur de l'infirmerie
as L'infirmier au procès
as Le procureur
as Le clochard 'associé'
as Arthur, le secrétaire de Njala
as Le président du tribunal
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