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The Professionals (1966) (1966) Movie Summary

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  • WESTERN
  • ADVENTURE
  • ACTION
  • PG-13
  • 1966
  • FULL HD

Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin headline the top-notch, rip-roaring Western action/adventure, "The Professionals." Four soldiers of fortune are hired by a wealthy Texan oil baron (Ralph Bellamy) to rescue his kidnapped wife (Claudia Cardinale), who's been spirited actress the Mexican Border by a band of mercenaries led by Jesus Raza (Jack Palance). The four rugged professionals, each regarded as a specialist in his selected field - an expert marksman and tracker (Woody Strode), the explosives master(Lancaster), horse handler (Robert Ryan) and one skilled in tactics and weaponry (Marvin) - make their way across the treacherous landscape to retrieve the beautiful kidnappee, but discover all is not what it seems in the explosive climax. Excellent performances from an all-star cast, Maurice Jarre's haunting musical score and surprising plot twists make "The Professionals (1966)" a true classic. "The Professionals (1966)" garnered three Academy Award(r) nominations; two for Richard Brooks (Best Direction and Best Adapted Screenplay) and another for the esteemed Conrad Hall (Best Cinematography). The filmmakers received the same nominations the following year for the true crime classic, In Cold Blood.

The Professionals (1966) Film Synopsis

An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.

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Good, Solid WesternThis is a good western. It has a beginning, a middle and an end. The plot is interesting and the scenes are intersting while they move the plot along at a good pace. The dialogue is engaging and the characters are diverse and fleshed out. Good movie. Great western. Gave 5 stars because It had me interested and entertained from start to finish and I would watch it again..Score: 5/5

The professionalsClearly one of the greatest westerns ,not only great acting and premise,the script is awesome and compelling ,my favorite.Score: 5/5

The ProfessionalsOne of the greatest westerns ever made.It's too bad they don't make westerns as this one any more..Score: 5/5

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The Professionals (1966) (1966) Series Cast & Crew

The Professionals (1966) (1966) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Burt Lancaster (Dolworth), Lee Marvin (Fardan), Robert Ryan (Ehrengard), Woody Strode (Jake), Jack Palance (Jesus Raza), Claudia Cardinale (Maria), Ralph Bellamy (Grant), Joe De Santis (Ortega), Rafael Bertrand (Fierro), Jorge Martínez de Hoyos (Padilla), Marie Gomez (Chiquita), José Chávez (Revolutionary), Carlos Romero (Revolutionary), Vaughn Taylor (Banker), Elizabeth Campbell (Mexican Girl (uncredited)), Don Carlos (Bandit (uncredited)), Leigh Chapman (Lady (uncredited)), Roberto Contreras (Bandit (uncredited)), Dirk Evans (Man at Door (uncredited)), Darwin Lamb (Hooper (uncredited)), all returned for the professionals (1966) movie.

Burt Lancaster (Dolworth)
Burt LancasterDolworthScore: 27.2
Lee Marvin (Fardan)
Lee MarvinFardanScore: 19.8
Robert Ryan (Ehrengard)
Robert RyanEhrengardScore: 12.1
Woody Strode (Jake)
Woody StrodeJakeScore: 16.7
Jack Palance (Jesus Raza)
Jack PalanceJesus RazaScore: 30.6
Claudia Cardinale (Maria)
Claudia CardinaleMariaScore: 30.5
Ralph Bellamy (Grant)
Ralph BellamyGrantScore: 15.4
Joe De Santis (Ortega)
Joe De SantisOrtegaScore: 10.4
Rafael Bertrand (Fierro)
Rafael BertrandFierroScore: 4.5
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos (Padilla)
Jorge Martínez de HoyosPadillaScore: 6.1
Marie Gomez (Chiquita)
Marie GomezChiquitaScore: 13.8
José Chávez (Revolutionary)
José ChávezRevolutionaryScore: 12.8
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Maurice Jarre (Original Music Composer), Richard Brooks (Director), Frank O'Rourke (Novel), Richard Brooks (Producer), Frank Tuttle (Set Decoration), Ted Haworth (Art Direction), Peter Zinner (Editor), Conrad L. Hall (Director of Photography), Bobby Somers (Stunts), John Livesley (Key Grip), Charles Rosher Jr. (Camera Operator), Richard Brooks (Screenplay), Robert J. Schiffer (Makeup Artist), Lee Lukather (Unit Production Manager), Tom Shaw (Assistant Director), Willis Cook (Special Effects), Charles J. Rice (Sound Supervisor), Boyd Cabeen (Stunt Double), John Epper (Stunts), Tony Epper (Stunts),

Maurice Jarre (Original Music Composer)
Maurice JarreOriginal Music ComposerScore: 7.0
Richard Brooks (Director)
Richard BrooksDirectorScore: 7.5
Richard Brooks (Producer)
Richard BrooksProducerScore: 7.5
Conrad L. Hall (Director of Photography)
Conrad L. HallDirector of PhotographyScore: 4.8
Richard Brooks (Screenplay)
Richard BrooksScreenplayScore: 7.5
Tony Epper (Stunts)
Tony EpperStuntsScore: 5.9
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Deutsch
Vier Abenteurer tun sich zusammen, als ihnen ein millionenschwerer Rancher ein Vermögen bietet, falls sie seine Frau zurückbringen, die mexikanische Banditen entführt haben. Der Weg nach Mexiko durch die Wüste ist weit, gefährlich und voller Überraschungen. Die größte Überraschung aber wartet auf sie, als sie ihr Ziel erreichen und feststellen: Die Frau ihres Auftraggebers will eigentlich gar nicht gerettet werden!

Italiano
Un ricco possidente americano ordina ad un gruppo di mercenari di riportargli la moglie, rapita da un bandito messicano. Compiuta la missione, però, i mercenari si accorgono che la donna viene trattata molto male dal marito e decidono di farla nuovamente fuggire, inimicandosi il magnate.

Español
Grant, un ranchero cuyas propiedades lindan con la frontera de México, contrata a cuatro aventureros para que penetren en territorio de la nación vecina. El objetivo es rescatar a sus esposa, raptada por el líder de un grupo revolucionario. Los mercenarios aceptan el trato, pero pronto descubren que hay gato encerrado. Un impecable wéstern de acción ambientado en el México de 1917 y soberbiamente interpretado por una envidiable colección de duros clásicos de Hollywood, como Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan y Jack Palance. Dirigido por Richard Brooks ("Lord Jim"), fue candidato a los premios Óscar a mejor director, guion adaptado y fotografía en color.

Türkçe
Kibirli Teksas milyoneri, kötü bir üne sahip haydutun kaçırdığı karısını kurtarmak için dört maceracıyı kiralar…The Professionals (Profesyoneller); Burt Lancaster, Jack Palance, Lee Marvin ve İtalyanların gözde yıldızı Claudia Cardinale’nin oynadığı çok güzel bir western filmidir.

Français
Pendant la révolution mexicaine, en 1917, Maria, la femme de Grant, un riche propriétaire terrien est enlevée par Jesus Raza, un bandit mexicain. Grant engage alors quatre professionnels pour ramener sa femme.

ελληνικά
Τέσσερις μισθοφόροι αναλαμβάνουν να περάσουν κρυφά στο Μεξικό και να φέρουν πίσω τη σύζυγο ενός ηλικιωμένου Αμερικανού, η οποία έχει πέσει θύμα απαγωγής. Φθάνοντας στο αγρόκτημα όπου κρατείται η όμηρος, ανακαλύπτουν ότι πρόκειται για μια νεότατη κοπέλα που είναι ερωτευμένη με ένα νεαρό Μεξικανό επαναστάτη.

Português
Quatro soldados são contratados por um rico barão do petróleo texano para resgatar a sua raptada esposa, que foi levada para o outro lado da fronteira mexicana por um bando de mercenários chefiados por Jesus Raza. Os quatro duros profissionais, cada um deles especialista no seu campo - um experiente atirador e batedor, um mestre em explosivos, um domador de cavalos e um perito em tácticas e armas - fazem-se à traiçoeira paisagem para resgatar a bela mulher, mas descobrem que nem tudo é o que parece, num final explosivo.

עִבְרִית
מרדף במדבריות אריזונה. ארבעה מקצוענים נשכרים ע"י איל הון, על מנת לחטוף את אשתו, שהיא כעת אהובתו של מנהיג מהפיכה מקסיקני. המקצועיות שלהם נפגמת, ברגע שבו מציק להם המצפון - וממכונות הם הופכים לאנשים מקצוענים פחות, אך אנושיים ושלמים יותר.

한국어/조선말
서부의 부호 J.W. 그랜트(J.W. Grant : 랄프 벨라미 분)는 사랑하는 미모의 아내 마리아(Maria Grant : 클로디아 카디날 분)가 멕시코의 예수라고 불리우는 혁명 투사 라자(Jesus Raza : 잭 팰런스 분)에게 납치되자 전 미국을 통틀어 전투의 귀재들을 수소문하기 시작한다. 그리하여 명석한 두뇌의 전술가 리코(Henry "Rico" Fardan : 리 마틴 분)와 서부 제일의 맨헌터 에렌가드(Hans Ehrengard : 로버트 라이안 분), 다이나마이트의 독보적인 기술가이자 건맨인 돌월스(Bill Dolworth : 버트 랭카스터 분), 그리고 사막을 훤히 알고 양궁에 뛰어난 실력을 갖추고 있는 제이크(Jake Sharp : 우디 스트로드 분) 등 4인의 프로페셔날을 고용한다. 라자가 몸값으로 요구한 10만달러를 그들이 목숨을 걸고 마리아를 구해오는 조건으로 지불하겠다는 그랜트의 솔깃한 제안에 이들 4인의 프로들은 라자의 아지트가 있는 멕시코 사막으로 향하는데... 먼저 뛰어난 지략가인 리코는 함정을 설치하고 라자의 흔적을 뒤쫓기 시작한다. 이윽고 당도한 라자의 아지트, 한때는 멕시코의 혁명 투사였지만 돈때문에어쩔 수 없이 존경하는 라자를 죽여야 하는 리코와 돌월스는 차마 그를 죽이지 못하고 몸부림치는 마리아를 끌고 나온다. 리코의 뛰어난 작전으로 라자 일당의 거치른 추격전을 겨우 따돌리고 마리아를 그랜트에게 데려가는데 성공하지만...

Polski
Teksański potentat naftowy (Ralph Bellamy) zatrudnia czterech najemców, aby odbili jego żonę (Claudia Cardinale), porwaną i przerzuconą za meksykańską granicę przez zbrojną grupę, którą dowodzi Jesus Raza (Jack Palance). Każdy z czwórki zawodowców jest uznanym specjalistą w swojej dziadzienie. Strzelec wyborowy i tropiciel śladów (Woody Strode), pirotechnik (Burt Lancaster), znawca koni (Robert Ryan), a także spec od taktyki i uzbrojenia (Lee Marvin) - przebijają się przez pełne zasadzek tereny w poszukiwaniu pięknej zakładniczki. Na koniec jednak odkrywają, że nic nie jest w pełni takie, jakie się wydaje.

Dansk
Den mexikanske revolutionære Jesus Raza har kidnappet Maria, der er gift med den velhavende ranchejer Joe Grant. Grant hyrer fire lejesoldater og tilbyder dem hver 10.000 dollars for at bringe hende tilbage. De tre mænd sætter kurser mod Mexico og erfarer snart, at Maria slet ikke er interesseret i at vende tilbage til Grant.

Український
Багатий техасець Джо Ґрант запрошує до себе трьох чоловіків, кожен з яких є професіоналом в своїй області, і пропонує їм роботу — звільнити його дружину Марію, яка захоплена мексиканськими бандитами. Лідер гурту на ім'я Ріко пропонує Ґранту найняти ще одну людину, уже спеціаліста з вибухів, для більшої впевненості в успішному закінченні справи. Багатій погоджується, і четвірка героїв, з яких двом доводилось раніше зустрічатися із ватажком мексиканців Расою, відправляються на пошуки красуні.

Pусский
Во время мексиканской революции владелец ранчо Джо Грант нанимает четырех человек, чтобы спасти свою жену Марию, похищенную мексиканским «бандитом» Разой. Фильм основан на романе «Мул для маркизы» Фрэнка О'Рурка.

suomi
Varakas teksasilainen öljymiljonääri vuokraa neljä palkkasoturia pelastamaan kidnapatun vaimonsa, jonka Jesus Razan johtama palkkionmetsästäjäjoukko on saanut katoamaan Meksikon rajan yli. Näitä neljää karskia ammattilaista, ampuja ja jäljittäjä, räjähdysmestari, hevosten käsittelijä sekä taktiikan ja aseiden tuntija - pidetään omien alojensa spesialisteina. He luovivat tiensä petollisen maaston läpi tavoitteenaan löytää kaunis kidnappauksen uhri. Kaksi miehistä on rosvon taistelutovereita Meksikon vallankumouksen ajoilta, joten heillä on aavistus siitä, mikä on edessä. Räjähtävässä huipentumassa he huomaavat kuitenkin, ettei kaikki olekaan sitä miltä se näyttää.

Nederlands
Het is 1917, ten tijde van de Mexicaanse Revolutie. Maria, de aantrekkelijke jonge vrouw van de Texaanse rechter Joe Grant, zou zijn ontvoerd door de Mexicaanse rebellenkapitein Jesus Raza.

български език
Арогантен милионер от Тексас наема четирима авантюристи, които трябва да спасят съпруга му, отвлечена от прочут мексикански бандит. Четирима професионалисти са наети от арогантния тексаски петролен магнат и милионер Джо У. Грант да спасят отвлечената му съпруга - Мария (Клаудия Кардинале). Според г-н Грант Мария е отвлечена от Исус Раза, бивш мексикански революционен лидер, превърнал се в разбойник, който иска за милионерската съпруга откуп от 100 000 долара в златни монети. Всеки от наемниците владее до съвършенство своите бойни умения. Събрани заедно те представляват изключителна сила. Врагът в лицето на шефа на бунтовниците Исус Раза е не по-малко опасен. Четиримата проникват дълбоко в територията на Мексико и атакуват лагера на Исус Раза и неговата шайка бунтовници. И там те откриват Мария, разбирайки каква е истинската история...

svenska
Fyra legosoldater anlitas av en oljebaron i Texas för att rädda hans kidnappade fru, som smugglats till Mexiko av ett gäng legosoldater. De fyra lejda männen har varsin specialitet - en prickskytt/spanare, en sprängämnesexpert, en hästtränare samt en taktiker och vapenexpert. De korsar den förrädiska terrängen för att befria den kidnappade frun. Men i den explosiva finalen upptäcker de att de blivit förda bakom ljuset.

Português
Milionário contrata quatro mercenários para resgatar sua esposa, que foi sequestrada por Jesus Raza e seu bando. Os quatro partem para o México, na esperança de cumprir o contrato, o que fará com que cada um ganhe US$ 10 mil.

Magyar
Egy gazdag texasi olajbáró felbérel négy szerencsevadászt, hogy mentsék meg elrabolt feleségét, akit a mexikói határon túl tart fogva Jesus Raza, a hírhedt felkelő, egy csapat zsoldos segítségével. A négy harcedzett férfi mind egy-egy különleges szakterület kiválósága: az íjász és nyomkereső, a robbanóanyagok mestere, a lovak ismerője, és a fegyverszakértő. Ők négyen vágnak neki a feladatnak, amely lélegzetelállító tájakra és komoly veszélybe sodorja őket. A látványos csúcspont pillanatában azonban kiderül, hogy semmi sem az, aminek látszik.

普通话
四个活跃在墨西哥边境的职业大盗,幸运的接到一单大买卖,去营救一位被绑架的德克萨斯石油大王的妻子。于是,这帮唯利是图、身怀绝技,有神枪手、爆破专家、训马师和军事家组成的亡命之徒,在杰西拉萨的率领下,冒着生命危险,终于成功救出美国的人质,然而此时他们才猛然发现,事情远没有这么简单......

فارسی
پس از انقلاب مکزیک در سال 1917. »گرانت« (بلامی)، مزرعه دار میلیونر امریکایی، چهار حرفه ای به نام های »فاردن« (ماروین)، »دالوورت« (لنکستر)، »ارنگارت« (رایان) و »جیک« (استرود) را اجیر می کند تا همسر مکزیکی اش، »ماریا« (کاردیناله) را که »راسا« (پالانس)، سر دسته ی راهزنان او را ربوده، نجات دهند.

Český
Film se odehrává roku 1917, v době mexické revoluce. Texaský milionář Grant si najme čtyři profesionální pistolníky, aby mu přivedli zpátky manželku, kterou mu unesl mexický revolucionář Raza. Čtveřici čeká dramatická cesta vzbouřeným Mexikem, ale i překvapivé rozuzlení případu, který měli vyřešit.

日本語
1917年、メキシコ革命の最中。テキサス油田の持ち主グラントは、妻マリアを革命派のリーダーに誘拐され、多額の身代金を要求される。グラントは妻を奪い返すため、戦いのエキスパートを雇うことを決断する。

ภาษาไทย
เศรษฐีเท็กซัสจ้างนักผจญภัยสุดห้าวสี่คนให้เดินทางไปช่วยชีวิตภรรยาของเขาซึ่งถูกโจรเม็กซิกันชื่อดังลักพาตัวไป...ดูเหมือนว่าจะเป็นแบบนั้นนะ

Română
Un milionar texan angajează patru aventurieri neciopliți să-i salveze soția care a fost răpită de o bandă mexicană notorie. Cel puțin, așa pare.

Català
Grant, un ranxer les propietats del qual confronten amb la frontera de Mèxic, contracta quatre aventurers perquè penetrin en territori de la nació veïna. L'objectiu és rescatar la dona, raptada pel líder d'un grup revolucionari. Els mercenaris accepten el tracte, però aviat descobreixen que hi ha gat amagat. Un impecable western d'acció ambientat al Mèxic del 1917 i superbament interpretat per una envejable col·lecció de durs clàssics de Hollywood, com Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan i Jack Palance. Dirigit per Richard Brooks ("Lord Jim"), va ser candidat als premis Óscar a millor director, guió adaptat i fotografia en color.

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Lord Jim (1965) summary, synopsis, reviews
Lord Jim (1965)Drama1965

Based on Joseph Conrad's classic novel, Jim serves an apprenticeship on a tramp liner and graduates to first officer, on a ship which is mercilessly lashed by a hurricane. In a moment of desperation, the idealistic Jim abandons the ship and leaves its passengers to their fate. To redeem himself, he agrees to take a shipment of dynamite and deliver it to a tribe of natives in uncharted territory.

The Brothers Karamazov summary, synopsis, reviews
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Dostoyevsky's novel The Brothers Karamazov is given the Hollywood screen treatment in this sumptuous and colorful film. Lee J. Cobb, in an Academy Award®-nominated role plays Fyodor Karamazov, the wealthy father of four grown sons: Dmitri (Yul Brynner), a callous Russian officer; Ivan (Richard Basehart), the intellectual; pious Alexey (William Shatner in his screen debut); and half-brother Smerdyakov. Tensions erupt to a murderous end when libertine father and romantic son find themselves vying for the affections of the same woman, the wild Grushenka. Finding themselves adrift without the dark anchor that held them together, the four brothers must now find peace, each in their own way.

Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) summary, synopsis, reviews
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Oscar-winning adaptation of Tennessee Williams' acclaimed play stars Academy Award-winner Paul Newman ("Nobody's Fool," "The Sting," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid") as a womanizing drifter who returns to his Florida home town with an aging movie actress only to run into trouble with his former girlfriend's corrupt father. Ed Begley ("12 Angry Men") took home an Oscar for his portrayal of the brutal mayor who seeks revenge on Newman for seducing his daughter. Oscar-winner Geraldine Page ("The Trip to Bountiful") scored an Oscar nomination as the fading movie queen, as did Shirley Knight (TV's "The Billionaire Boys Club") as Newman's girlfriend. With Oscar-nominee and Emmy-winner Rip Torn (TV's "The Larry Sanders Show"). Written and directed by Academy Award-winner Richard Brooks ("Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"). Produced by Academy Award-recipient Pandro S. Berman ("Ivanhoe," "Top Hat," "Father of the Bride").

In Cold Blood summary, synopsis, reviews
In Cold BloodSpecial Interest1967

In Cold Blood is the powerful, true story of a callous murder, based upon the best-selling novel byTruman Capote. A prosperous and respected Kansas farmer, his wife and his two teenage children are wantonly and brutally slaughtered. The murderers are two mindless ex-convict drifters: Perry Smith (Robert Blake) and Dick Hickock (Scott Wilson). Neither of the men are sane enough to regret their crime. The story penetrates the inner workings of the criminals minds as it follows their purposeless meandering through Mexico and the United States in evasion of the law. After more than a year of wandering, the hunted men are finally caught, tried and in a dramatic conclusion condemned to hang.

The Hidden (1987) summary, synopsis, reviews
The Hidden (1987)Sci-Fi & Fantasy1988

Daytime Emmy-nominee Michael Nouri ("The Terminal," TV's "The O.C.") and Emmy-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Kyle MacLachlan (TV's "Desperate Housewives," "Twin Peaks") star as Tom Beck and Lloyd Gallagher, a pair of Los Angeles police detectives assigned to stop a crime spree being perpetrated by what seems to be an alien intruder. When detective Tom Beck is teamed with Lloyd Gallagher to solve a puzzling case, he seems to notice the same odd gait and look in Gallagher's eyes that he has seen in the criminals. What he doesn't see at first is that, like the criminals, Gallagher is not human, that he has been sent to earth to apprehend an extraterrestrial criminal in this sci-fi thriller that has become a cult classic.

Shocker summary, synopsis, reviews
ShockerHorror1989

Master of horror, Wes Craven, directs this exciting visual treat which introduces a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers. About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker (Mitch Pileggi) transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete, Jonathan Parker (Peter Berg), with an uncanny connection to Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns. A blend of dazzling special effects, jolting humor and an electrifying soundtrack, Shocker is an ironic tale of terror and madness in the video age.

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