Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai," which became a classic instrumental hit.
After two years of imprisonment and forced labor, Beaumont escapes and returns to Paris. He contacts his former superiors and boldly informs them that he still intends to complete his original mission—assassinating N'Jala during his upcoming official visit to France—while simultaneously seeking revenge against those who abandoned him.
Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber.
Critics often describe it as a blend of rugged action and cynical humor, carried largely by Belmondo's "smoldering intensity" and charisma. Critical Reception & Legacy Kino Lorber Studio Classics - Facebook
Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
The story follows , a French secret agent sent to the fictional African nation of Malagawi to assassinate its dictator, President N'Jala. However, mid-mission, the political climate shifts, and the French government betrays Beaumont by handing him over to the local authorities to avoid diplomatic embarrassment.
The Professional(1981) May 2026
Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai," which became a classic instrumental hit.
After two years of imprisonment and forced labor, Beaumont escapes and returns to Paris. He contacts his former superiors and boldly informs them that he still intends to complete his original mission—assassinating N'Jala during his upcoming official visit to France—while simultaneously seeking revenge against those who abandoned him. The Professional(1981)
Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber. Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic
Critics often describe it as a blend of rugged action and cynical humor, carried largely by Belmondo's "smoldering intensity" and charisma. Critical Reception & Legacy Kino Lorber Studio Classics - Facebook Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with
Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
The story follows , a French secret agent sent to the fictional African nation of Malagawi to assassinate its dictator, President N'Jala. However, mid-mission, the political climate shifts, and the French government betrays Beaumont by handing him over to the local authorities to avoid diplomatic embarrassment.
