The Professionals

1960Movie1 h 1 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, scares or warmth.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Don Sharp
Written by
Peter Barnes
Produced by
Norman Priggen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 1960 · 1 h 1 min · Crime, Thriller

Released
January 1, 1960
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Exact Words, Jerk with a Heart of Jerk, Blasting It Out of Their Hands +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Professionals worth watching?"

Questions about The Professionals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Professionals worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Professionals okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Professionals plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Exact Words, Jerk with a Heart of Jerk, and Blasting It Out of Their Hands.