The Professional

"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.

Director: Georges Lautner

Cast

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