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Le professionnel (1981)
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21 October 1981 (France) morePlot:
French secret agent Joss Baumont is sent to one of the African countries to kill their president Njala... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
The rare charisma of Jean-Paul Belmondo moreCast
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109 minCountry:
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4th highest grossing movie of its year in France. Broke the 300,000 admissions mark in Paris; a record at the time. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the clochards reach the car with the policemen inside, one of the chlochards 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. moreSoundtrack:
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This has to be, without a doubt, one of Jean-Paul Belmondo's finest hours on screen.
I can only guess that "Le Professionnel" is the kind of movie that helped inspire future action-directors like Luc Besson, the way it mixes raw violence with quirky charm and last but not least: some memorable, often cartoonish characters: Robert Hossein is creepy as hell as police captain Rosen, and Belmondo ignites the screen with charm and charisma, so much that the scene with the helicopter will just tear your heart out.
This French little gem has thrills, action and even a few laughs, it includes such showstoppers as a car-chase in front of the Eiffel Tower (!) and even a wild west style duel in broad daylight on the streets of Paris. To top it all of the soundtrack includes one of Ennio Morricone's most famous movie themes!
In short: highly recommended for fans of European action movies.