The Professional(1981)
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.
Movie: The Professional
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joss Beaumont
Commissaire Rosen
Jeanne Baumont
Colonel Martin
Ministre
Capitaine Valeras
Alice Ancelin
Salvatore Volfoni
Doris Frederiksen
L'inspecteur Farges
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