The Professionals (1966)

Directed by

Richard Brooks

Genre

Western film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 57m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 345 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Four mercenaries are hired by a wealthy man to rescue his wife who has been kidnapped by a bandit during the Mexican Revolution. The team crosses harsh desert terrain to confront the kidnappers and complete their mission.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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