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The Professionals

The Professionals

Rough, tough and ready.

19667.11h 57m

Overview

An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.

Directed by Richard Brooks
Written by Frank O'Rourke, Richard Brooks
Produced by Richard Brooks
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Top Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Dolworth

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Fardan

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Ehrengard

Woody Strode

Woody Strode

Jake

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Jesus Raza

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Maria

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Grant

Joe De Santis

Joe De Santis

Ortega

Rafael Bertrand

Rafael Bertrand

Fierro

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Padilla

Themes & Keywords

rescueplanmexicokidnappingdesertmexican banditescape planbazat pe carte

About The Professionals

The Professionals is a western, adventure, action film released in 1966 exploring themes of rescue, plan, mexico, kidnapping, desert, mexican bandit. Directed by Richard Brooks, it stars Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan. An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.

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