After two years of imprisonment and forced labor, Beaumont escapes and returns to Paris. He contacts his former superiors and boldly informs them that he still intends to complete his original mission—assassinating N'Jala during his upcoming official visit to France—while simultaneously seeking revenge against those who abandoned him.
Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
Critics often describe it as a blend of rugged action and cynical humor, carried largely by Belmondo's "smoldering intensity" and charisma. Critical Reception & Legacy Kino Lorber Studio Classics - Facebook
Jean-Paul Belmondo, who also co-produced the film and performed many of his own stunts.
Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber.
With a budget of approximately 20 million francs ($3.5 million), the film was a massive commercial success, selling over 5.2 million tickets in France and grossing roughly $63.4 million. Plot Summary
After two years of imprisonment and forced labor, Beaumont escapes and returns to Paris. He contacts his former superiors and boldly informs them that he still intends to complete his original mission—assassinating N'Jala during his upcoming official visit to France—while simultaneously seeking revenge against those who abandoned him.
Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
Critics often describe it as a blend of rugged action and cynical humor, carried largely by Belmondo's "smoldering intensity" and charisma. Critical Reception & Legacy Kino Lorber Studio Classics - Facebook
Jean-Paul Belmondo, who also co-produced the film and performed many of his own stunts.
Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber.
With a budget of approximately 20 million francs ($3.5 million), the film was a massive commercial success, selling over 5.2 million tickets in France and grossing roughly $63.4 million. Plot Summary
