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The Professional (1981)
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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?.
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Strong recommendationHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited fortense action and constant forward momentum
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Moves with direct momentumPressure stays activeWorks better with attention
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Content levelLight content
GuidanceSuitable for most ages
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SourceOfficial rating • France • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense
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Viewer insight The Professional is a 1981 film in the Action / Adventure category from France. Directed by Georges Lautner. Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Robert Hossein. Runtime: about 108 minutes. Original language: French. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.2/10.
Genre: Action / Adventure, Released in 1981, Original language: French, Production: France, Runtime: about 108 minutes, Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Robert Hossein.
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108 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Commandant Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein
Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni
Jeanne Baumont, épouse de Joss
Jean-Louis Richard
Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly
Ministre
Michel Beaune
Capitaine Édouard Valeras
Cyrielle Clair
Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier
Salvatore Volfoni
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Marie-Christine Descouard
Doris Frederiksen, pute présidentielle de Mme Claude
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
L'inspecteur Farges
Pierre Saintons
Le président Njala
Gérard Darrieu
L'instructeur Picard
Sidiki Bakaba
Le prisonnier évadé
Dany Kogan
Sergent Gruber
Director: Georges Lautner
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1What is movie The Professional (1981)?
It is a movie released in 1981 within the Action, Adventure, Thriller category.
2What is the story of The Professional?
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4What is the rating of The Professional?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 588 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Professional?
Its runtime is about 108 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Professional best suited for?
An action-driven experience with rising pressure, sharp confrontations, and a clear push toward the next turn.
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