The Professionals (1966 film)

This article is about the American western film. For the British crime thriller film, see The Professionals (1960 film).

The Professionals
Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning
Directed byRichard Brooks
Written byRichard Brooks
Based onA Mule for the Marquesa
(1964 novel)
by Frank O'Rourke
Produced byRichard Brooks
Starring
CinematographyConrad L. Hall
Edited byPeter Zinner
Music byMaurice Jarre
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • November 4, 1966 (1966-11-04)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish
Box office$19.5 million

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.

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