The Professionals
Also known as Professionals
1966 film by Richard Brooks
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7.1An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.
Released: 1966-11-01117 minDir: Richard BrooksWestern, Adventure, Action
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Dolworth
- Lee Marvin as Fardan
- Robert Ryan as Ehrengard
- Woody Strode as Jake
- Jack Palance as Jesus Raza
- Claudia Cardinale as Maria
Themes
- rescue
- plan
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The Professionals is a 1966 American revisionist Western film written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan and Woody Strode, with Jack Palance, Claudia Cardinale and Ralph Bellamy in supporting roles. Based on the 1964 novel A Mule for the Marquesa by Frank O'Rourke, it is about four mercenaries who are hired to rescue a kidnapped bride amidst the Mexican Revolution.
The film was a critical and commercial success. At the 39th Academy Awards, the film received nominations for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography – Color. It was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.
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1966 American films1966 English-language films1966 films1966 Western (genre) filmsAmerican Western (genre) filmsColumbia Pictures filmsEnglish-language Western (genre) filmsFilms about kidnappingFilms about mercenariesFilms based on American novelsFilms directed by Richard BrooksFilms scored by Maurice Jarre