The Professional(1981) -

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.

Jean-Paul Belmondo, who also co-produced the film and performed many of his own stunts. The Professional(1981)

Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber. After two years of imprisonment and forced labor,

Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel. Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with

Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai," which became a classic instrumental hit.

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