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The Professionals
1960·Movie
·1h 1min·
The Professionals fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Energy
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension8
- Fast Pace7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Nostalgic
- Nostalgia7
- Catharsis6
- Hopefulness4
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay5
- Situational Comedy2
- Physical Comedy1
World
Crime and everyday modern life
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Standout storytelling
- Narrative Structure8
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Sound Centrality7
- Cinematography6
Energy
HighTense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
The Professionals is tense and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Heart
NoneNostalgic
Emotionally, it's nostalgic.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pathos0Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy0Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowSome sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumCrime and everyday modern life
Its world is built around crime and everyday modern life.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.
All craft traits
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
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A renowned safecracker and his crew try to rob a bank by entering the vault through the sewer system.
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Questions about The Professionals
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Professionals worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Professionals?
1 h 1 min
The Professionals runs 1 h 1 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Professionals?
Critics75
Audiences68
Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Professionals much the same way.
What language is The Professionals in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does The Professionals use?
Exact WordsJerk with a Heart of JerkBlasting It Out of Their HandsVillainous ValorCigar-Fuse LightingI Surrender, Suckers!Hold the LineBanditoThe RemnantThe StoicScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Cattle Baronand 35 more
TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Professionals, including Exact Words, Jerk with a Heart of Jerk, Blasting It Out of Their Hands.