The Professional(1981) ❲ULTIMATE • 2024❳

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

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

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

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 featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai