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      Le Professionnel

      1981 1h 45m Crime Drama Action List
      Reviews 81% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Assassinating high-profile targets is old hat for French Secret Service agent Josselin Beaumont (Jean-Paul Belmondo). But when his assignment to take down African warlord N'Jala (Pierre Saintons) 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 hard labor. But Beaumont escapes from prison and vows not only to avenge himself against his betrayers but also to finish his original assignment. Read More Read Less

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      Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Clearly one of Belmondo's best actioners, and a shining example of France's take on political thrillers and spy flicks. Rated: 9/10 Sep 6, 2020 Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com It's hardly an espionage classic... but Belmondo is a magnetic rebel... Aug 11, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Amazing movie & Belmondo-Morricone!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Tom M Belmondo is terrific in this French revenge action film. Morricone's haunting soundtrack takes it to another level. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/14/21 Full Review Audience Member What a theme, what a movie! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing soundtrack (Chi Mai), amazing actor - JP Belmondo... great altogether! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Watched before July 2012 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member ok the music is pretty good Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Assassinating high-profile targets is old hat for French Secret Service agent Josselin Beaumont (Jean-Paul Belmondo). But when his assignment to take down African warlord N'Jala (Pierre Saintons) 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 hard labor. But Beaumont escapes from prison and vows not only to avenge himself against his betrayers but also to finish his original assignment.
      Director
      Georges Lautner
      Screenwriter
      Georges Lautner
      Production Co
      Ariane Films
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Action
      Original Language
      French (France)
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 20, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 45m