Don't have an account? | Rating: 4/5, April 21, 2005 The Professionals Critics Consensus. Along the way, Dolworth rigs explosives to block an escape route. Regal No consensus yet. Written and directed by Richard Brooks it stars Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Woody Strode, Jack Palance and Claudia Cardinale. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to … |, July 23, 2019 My word to Grant 'aint worth a plug nickle. Unfortunately it lacks the existential depth of Peckinpah but also the humor and characters of Hawks. The professionals evade capture by lighting the fuse placed earlier, bring down the walls of a pass, blocking the bandits' path and delaying their pursuit. All Critics (17) | Rotten (2). Kudos to the great eye shown by Richard Brooks behind the camera. The movie, which was shot in Technicolor, was filmed in Death Valley, Valley of Fire and around Coachella Valley in California. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. | Top Critics (3) Maria's father wanted her to have the prestige that marriage to Grant would bring, and his wish was a command. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. It lost all three to A Man for All Seasons. TriStar Pictures, April 8, 2008 The Professionals 1966. It's a story of incoherent and chaotic adventures. The professionals step in to protect Maria and Raza. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The two have been lovers since their youth. |, August 27, 2020 [4], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on reviews from 16 critics.[5]. |, April 8, 2008 It's one of Brooks's more eloquent and witty films. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. In John Ford's sombre exploration the mythology of American heroes, he... "Miss World 1970: The launch of a revolution", "If it chooses you, nothing can save you. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy The professionals follow the wagon. The action is plenty and filmed decently enough, the landscapes are absolutely gorgeous. The Professionals is a 1966 American Western film written, produced, and directed by Richard Brooks and starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, and Claudia Cardinale, with Jack Palance, Ralph Bellamy, and Woody Strode in supporting roles. A truly adventuresome, action-filled film that is played more for thrills than for conveying a story. You want perfection, or nothing. | Rating: 4/5. Coming Soon. She made the mistake of telling Grant that she loved another man—hence his hatred for Raza. Of course it still feels a bit dated but overall it's still a pleasant and entertaining experience from a time long gone. The Professionals … Come nightfall, the professionals put their plan into action. To die for a woman is even more foolish, any woman, even her. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. He and Chiquita attempt to escape, but Dolworth shoots her and captures the weakened Raza. 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We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. Some move on to the bandit camp to observe Raza and his followers — including a female soldier, Chiquita (Marie Gomez) — and to implement a plan to rescue Maria from the camp. Coming Soon. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century, And Searchlight, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange Will Appear in. During filming, the cast and crew stayed in Las Vegas. Marvin, Lancaster & Palance! Cinemark |, June 15, 2006 This causes friction within the band as to whether they should honor their agreement. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. A kidnap-rescue adventure set in about 1917, it features a small group of experts heading into Mexico to free the Mexican-born wife of a wealthy Texan from several hundred bandits. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. The professionals use Maria as a human shield to convince the bandits to hand the train back to them, as Raza has given strict instructions that Maria must not be harmed. We fight because we believe, we leave because we are disilliusioned, we return because we are lost, we die because we are committed. Back at the train, Ehrengard has been overwhelmed by a bandit force, who lie in wait to ambush Fardan, Dolworth and Sharp upon their return. Four soldiers of fortune are hired by a wealthy rancher to rescue his beautiful young wife who has been kidnapped by a villainous Mexican bandit.