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.
With a budget of approximately 20 million francs ($3.5 million), the film was a massive commercial success, selling over 5.2 million tickets in France and grossing roughly $63.4 million. Plot Summary The Professional(1981)
The film explores themes of institutional betrayal and the cold reality of realpolitik , where individuals are treated as expendable resources. The story follows , a French secret agent
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. Plot Summary The film explores themes of institutional
Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai," which became a classic instrumental hit.