Professional Soldier
“Timely as a radio news flash! Tender as a big brother's love! Thrilling as a machine-gun's rat-tat-tat!”
Synopsis
Mercenary Donovan is hired to kidnap King Peter II. He learns that the party in power is evil and that the King is in danger, so kidnaps the King to keep him safe while a revolution is planned.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Colonel Michael Donovan
Freddie Bartholomew
King Peter II
Gloria Stuart
Countess Sonia
Constance Collier
Lady Augusta
Michael Whalen
George Foster
C. Henry Gordon
Gino
Pedro de Cordoba
Stefan Bernaido
Lumsden Hare
Paul Valdis
Walter Kingsford
Christian Ledgard
Lester Matthews
Prince Edric
Dixie Dunbar
Entertainer
Rollo Lloyd
Cabinet Member
Maurice Cass
Monsieur Le Noir
Sam Savitsky
Mischa
Rita Hayworth
Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
Gypsy Dancer
Brook Byron
Gypsy Dancer
Nita Pike
Gypsy Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Ellis Smith, Gene Fowler
- Original Title
- Professional Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Howard Ellis Smith, Gene Fowler, Damon Runyon
Rudolph Maté
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Howard Ellis Smith
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
William Lambert
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Gene Fowler
Screenplay
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Professional Soldier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Professional Soldier about?
Mercenary Donovan is hired to kidnap King Peter II. He learns that the party in power is evil and that the King is in danger, so kidnaps the King to keep him safe while a revolution is planned.
Who directed Professional Soldier?
Professional Soldier was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Professional Soldier?
The principal cast of Professional Soldier includes Victor McLaglen, Freddie Bartholomew, Gloria Stuart, Constance Collier, Michael Whalen.
When was Professional Soldier released and how long is it?
Professional Soldier was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Professional Soldier?
Professional Soldier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).