The Professional_
Original: Le Professionnel
"Never leave vengeance to amateurs."
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.
Starring
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Professional was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
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 t...
The Professional is a Action, Adventure, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 48m.
CAST (20)
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Joss Beaumont
Robert Hossein
Commissaire Rosen
Elisabeth Margoni
Jeanne Baumont
Jean-Louis Richard
Colonel Martin
Jean Desailly
Ministre
Michel Beaune
Capitaine Valeras
Cyrielle Clair
Alice Ancelin
Pierre Vernier
Salvatore Volfoni
Marie-Christine Descouard
Doris Frederiksen
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
Marc Lamole
Le serveur d'hôtel
Jacques Canselier
Le petit homme aux fleurs
Bernard Marcellin
Agent service secret 1
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Agent service secret 2
CP
Claude-Bernard Perot
Agent service secret 3
Yves Pignot
Agent service secret 4
STUDIOS (2)
Cerito Films
Les Films Ariane
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Original Title
Le Professionnel
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (571 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Professional about?
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.
How long is The Professional?
The Professional has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in The Professional?
The cast of The Professional includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Robert Hossein, Elisabeth Margoni, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Desailly.
What is the rating of The Professional?
The Professional has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 571 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Thriller