The Professional (1981)
Le professionnel (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Action, Crime
- 21 Oct 1981 (France)
- Movie
Victim of a plot which has resulted in his imprisonment in a Central African jail for two years, a French secret agent arrives in Paris to settle accounts.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... |
Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss'
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| Jean Desailly | ... |
Le ministre
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| Cyrielle Clair | ... |
Alice Ancelin
(as Cyrielle Claire)
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Marie-Christine Descouard | ... |
Doris Frederiksen
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| Elisabeth Margoni | ... |
Jeanne Baumont
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| Jean-Louis Richard | ... |
Le colonel Martin
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| Michel Beaune | ... |
Le capitaine Edouard Valeras
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| Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu | ... |
L'inspecteur Farges
(as Bernard Donnadieu)
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Pierre Saintons | ... |
Le président N'Jala
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| Gérard Darrieu | ... |
L'instructeur Picard
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Sidiki Bakaba | ... |
Le prisonnier évadé
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Baaron | ... |
Le président du tribunal
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| Robert Hossein | ... |
Le commissaire Rosen
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Dany Kogan | ... |
Le sergent Gruber
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Marc Lamole | ... |
Le serveur d'hôtel
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Jacques Canselier | ... |
Le petit homme aux fleurs
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| Bernard Marcellin | ... |
Le premier agent du service secret
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Jean-Claude Bouillaud | ... |
Le deuxième agent du service secret
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Claude-Bernard Perot | ... |
Le troisième agent du service secret
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Yves Pignot | ... |
Le quatrième agent du service secret
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Cheik Doukouré | ... |
Le docteur de l' infirmerie
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| Pascal N'Zonzi | ... |
Arthur - le secrétaire de Njala
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| Serge Nubret | ... |
L'infirmier au procès
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Guillaume Corea | ... |
Le procureur
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André Weber | ... |
Le clochard 'associé'
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Michel Berreur | ... |
Un clochard
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Julien Bukowski | ... |
Un clochard
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| Pierre Forget | ... |
Un clochard
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René Lafleur | ... |
Un clochard
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Maurice Auzel | ... |
Le premier poulet
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Daniel Breton | ... |
Le second poulet
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Bele Mukeba | ... |
Le premier gardien du bagne
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Samuel Nolison | ... |
Le second gardien du bagne
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Beate Kopp | ... |
La postière
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Sidney Kotto | ... |
Le speaker télé
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| Steve Jovanovic | ... |
Le cinquième agent du service secret (uncredited)
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Charly Koubesserian | ... |
Un homme a la gare (uncredited)
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| Pierre Vernier | ... |
Salvatore Volfoni (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Georges Lautner | ||
Written by
| Patrick Alexander | ... | (novel "Death of a Thin-Skinned Animal") |
| Georges Lautner | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Jacques Audiard | ... | (adaptation) |
| Michel Audiard | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Alain Belmondo | ... | producer |
| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... | producer |
| Georges Dancigers | ... | delegate producer |
| Alexandre Mnouchkine | ... | delegate producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Henri Decaë | ||
Editing by
| Michelle David | ||
Production Design by
| Eric Moulard | ||
Set Decoration by
| Philippe Turlure | ||
Costume Design by
| Paulette Breil | ||
Makeup Department
| Charly Koubesserian | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jacques Leymond | ... | hair stylist |
| Alice Schwartz | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Alain Belmondo | ... | unit production manager |
| Dominique Rigaux | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Alain Sempé | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Claude Carliez | ... | fight coordinator |
| Rémy Julienne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
| Michel Berreur | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dominique Julienne | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Gérard Moisan | ... | stunt double: Pierre Saintons (uncredited) |
| Raymond Touroul | ... | stunt double driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yves Rodallec | ... | camera operator |
| Vincent Rossell | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Maurel | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gaumont (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1982) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Mokép (1983) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Zafiro Films S.A. (1982) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Éditions René Chateau (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- 13ème Rue (2015) (France) (tv)
- Bridge Pictures (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv)
- Canvas (2016) (Belgium) (tv)
- Constantin Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Divisa Home Video (2010) (Spain) (Blu-ray)
- Divisa Home Video (2010) (Spain) (DVD)
- Eagle Pictures (2011) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
- Fil à Film (1990) (France) (VHS)
- France 2 (FR2) (2001) (France) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (2015) (France) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (2021) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (2018) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (2020) (France) (tv)
- Image Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- NHK-BS2 (1994) (Japan) (tv)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2016) (France) (tv)
- Paris Première (2020) (France) (tv)
- Paris Première (2022) (France) (tv)
- Proserpine (1986) (France) (VHS)
- StudioCanal Germany (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal Germany (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (1996) (World-wide)
- StudioCanal (2002) (France) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2006) (France) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2016) (France) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 (1989) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1993) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (2008) (France) (tv)
- TV5MONDE (2016) (World-wide) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
French secret agent Joss Baumont is sent to one of the African countries to kill their president Njala. However, at the last moment the political situation changes and the French secret service turns him in to the African authorities, and he is sentenced to a long-term imprisonment. After the daring escape he returns to France and deliberately informs his former chiefs of his presence promising them to kill Njala who has just arrived to the country with the official visit.
Written by Yuri German |
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| Taglines | Never leave vengeance to amateurs. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | FRF20,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ennio Morricone's musical theme "Chi Mai" was composed for Maddalena (1971). The song was completely re-recorded in 1978 for the single "Disco '78" with heavier drums and in a different key. After hearing this version on the radio, Jean-Paul Belmondo was so impressed that he suggested it should be put into the soundtrack of his film. Ultimately, the record of this musical score was not only more successful than its initial release but came to be one of Morricone's bestselling work. The music was used again in the 80s for a Royal Canin commercial (a dog food brand) featuring slow-motion running dogs, and this became so famous that most people now associate "Chi Mai" with the commercial. It was even spoofed in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002). When a national tribute for Belmondo was held right after his death in 2021 in the Hôtel des Invalides, "Chi Mai" was played. See more » |
| Goofs | When the tramps reach the car with the policemen inside, one of the tramps destroys a bottle on the roof of the car, so the roof gets wet and there are lots of glass splinters on it. In various shots after, the roof is completely clean again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Le Vent, Le Cri See more » |
| Quotes |
Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss':
[Farges is drinking a cup of coffee at a bar, when suddenly Beaumont appears from behind him and dips a croissant in his cup. Shocked, Farges drops his cup to the floor]
Smart ! Now you have no more coffee. Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss': [Farges tries to take his gun, but Beaumont stops him] Leave it. It's mine now. L'inspecteur Farges: I didn't want to hit her, honest ! It was Rosen's orders. Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss': [brutally punches Farges in the face] Didn't wanna hit you, either. My wife's orders. [resumes eating his croissant] L'inspecteur Farges: Now that's mean, Major. It's my job, you know? I don't hit people for fun. Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss': Right. A job... is a job. [He throws two more punches to Farges, who collapses against a nearby billiard] Josselin Beaumont dit 'Joss': [before exiting the cafe] The croissant ? It's on my buddy. See more » |