Where to watch The Professional(1981)
In the United States, you can watch The Professional for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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The Professional plot summary
Never leave vengeance to amateurs.
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?
Details
- Original title
- Le Professionnel
- Release date
- October 21, 1981
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Directed by
- Georges Lautner
- Country
- France
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 618 votes
The Professional trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Professional?
In the United States, you can watch The Professional for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Can I rent or buy The Professional?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
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