The Professional
7.2/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1981
Release Year
Georges Lautner
Director
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly
Quick Synopsis
Josselin Beaumont, an agent of the French secret service, is sent on a mission to eliminate N'Jala, a warlord in Africa. However, his mission is abruptly canceled, and he is unexpectedly handed over to local authorities by his own government. After a sham trial, Beaumont is sentenced to 20 years of hard labor. Despite this, he manages to escape from prison and decides to seek revenge on those who betrayed him while also completing the mission he was originally assigned.
Detailed Synopsis of The Professional
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.
