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Le Professionnel

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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.

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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 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 Audience Member Interestingly enough a perfect blend of James Bond and Jason Bourne; all the suaveness of Bond and the violence and revenge of Bourne, but not quite the greatness of either with a slow moving plot and oft unexplained turns of events. It always seemed Beaumont knew exactly what he was doing and no one else did, but unfortunately the audience hardly ever really gets to know either. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Alain Belmondo, Jean-Paul Belmondo
Screenwriter
Georges Lautner
Production Co
Ariane Films
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2015
Runtime
1h 45m