The Professional

The Professional (1981) is a action, adventure film directed by Georges Lautner rated 7.2/10.

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?

Cast

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

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