The Professionals (1966): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Professionals is a 1966 action western directed by Richard Brooks, starring Jack Palance, Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $134 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
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What Is The Professionals About?
The premise of The Professionals without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the American West, a sheriff pursues a dangerous outlaw following a daring armored truck heist that left a devastating path of violence. The relentless chase escalates into a tense cat-and-mouse game, blurring the lines between law and justice as the stakes become increasingly perilous.
The Professionals Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ammunition belt
- mexico
- mexican revolution
- cartridge belt
- barefoot woman
- train
- public nudity
- attack on a train
- kidnapping
- based on novel
- vixen
- female nudity
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- winchester shotgun
- winchester 1887
- nitroglycerin
- black western
- bare chested man
- brushing one's hair
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- woman undresses
- hero murders a woman
- killing a horse
- man murders a woman
- black american
- horseback riding
- revolution
- revolutionary
- marvin and ryan
- wife
- blockbuster
- brooks and lancaster
- mexican
- contract
- explosives expert
- border
- mule
- bolt action rifle
- burro
- ore cart
- dust storm
- sandstorm
- smokescreen
- pitcher of milk
- shaving with a straight razor
- boxcar
- mass execution
- wanted poster
- escape route
- climbing a rope
- shot with an arrow
Where to Watch The Professionals
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Professionals Cast
Jack Palance leads the cast, with Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster. Directed by Richard Brooks; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Brooks
Also Starring in The Professionals
· 6 moreThe Professionals Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Professionals 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Professionals Plot Summary
What happens in The Professionals from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the turbulent final years of the Mexican Revolution, American rancher J.W. Grant finds himself in a harrowing situation when his wife, Maria, is kidnapped by the notorious Jesus Raza ([Jack Palance]). Desperate for her safe return, Grant assembles a skilled team of experts: Henry “Rico” Fardan ([Lee Marvin]), a master of weaponry; Bill Dolworth ([Burt Lancaster]), known for his expertise with explosives; Hans Ehrengard ([Robert Ryan]), the adept horse wrangler; and Jake Sharp ([Woody Strode]), a seasoned Apache scout proficient with a bow and arrow.
Full summary
The whole story of The Professionals, scene by scene
The Professionals Box Office
The Professionals grossed $134 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$134
- International
- $134
The Professionals Awards & Nominations
The Professionals was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1967.
5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1967 3 nominations- Nominated Cinematography (Color)
- Nominated Directing – Richard Brooks
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
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DGA Awards 1967 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Richard Brooks
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Golden Globes 1967 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Professionals Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Professionals 1966 Trailer HD | Burt Lancaster | Lee Marvin | Robert Ryan
- Trailer The Professionals (1966) Trailer
- Featurette John Landis on THE PROFESSIONALS
How Well Do You Know The Professionals?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who kidnaps Maria?
Cars in The Professionals
2 cars on screen: the 1915 Ford Model T and the 1915 Dodge Brothers Touring.
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1915 Dodge Brothers Touring Background role
The Professionals Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Los profesionales” and “De Professionella”.
- Also known as
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- Los profesionales
- De Professionella
- Os Profissionais - 1966
- Die gefürchteten Vier
- I professionisti
- Profesyoneller
- Les Professionnels
- Οι Επαγγελματίες
- Os Profissionais
- מקצוענים
- 4인의 프로페셔널
- Zawodowcy
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- De professionelle
- Професіонали
- Профессионалы
- Saalistajat
- Професионалистите
- Szerencsevadászok
- 职业大贼
- حرفهایها
- Profesionálové
- プロフェッショナル
- ประกาศิต 4 จอมสังหาร
- Profesioniștii
- Els professionals
- Những Tay Chuyên Nghiệp
- 四虎將
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The Professionals FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Professionals, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Professionals?
The Professionals runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Professionals released?
The Professionals was released on November 2, 1966.
Who directed The Professionals?
The Professionals was directed by Richard Brooks.
More films by Richard Brooks Who is in the cast of The Professionals?
The Professionals stars Jack Palance, Lee Marvin and Burt Lancaster, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Professionals?
In the US, The Professionals is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Professionals make at the box office?
The Professionals grossed $134 worldwide.
How is The Professionals rated?
The Professionals has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was The Professionals nominated for any awards?
The Professionals received 5 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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