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The Professional

1981 · 108 min Action Adventure Thriller
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Le Professionnel
Year 1981
Country France
Genre Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director Georges Lautner
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (577 votes)

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The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.

A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.

For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.

Director: Georges Lautner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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