The Specialists (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, The Specialists is a crime and adventure film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. While being transferred to another prison, two convicts - Stéphane Carella and Paul Brandon - effect a miraculous escape. They are pursued across the Verdon Gorge before arriving at an isolated farmhouse whose owner, Laura, offers them sanctuary. Since the death of her husband, Laura has longed to get her own back on the police and she agrees to help Carella and Brandon in their scheme to rob a casino in Nice. After a shoot out with the casino’s owners, Carella realises that not everything is what it seems. Brandon is not what he appears...
Who’s in it. The Specialists stars Bernard Giraudeau as Paul Brandon, Gérard Lanvin as Stéphane Carella, Christiane Jean as Laura and Maurice Barrier as Kovacs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Specialists has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Specialists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Specialists tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Specialists (1985)?
- In CA, The Specialists is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Specialists worth watching?
- The Specialists holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Specialists?
- The Specialists stars Bernard Giraudeau, Gérard Lanvin, Christiane Jean, Maurice Barrier and Bertie Cortez.
- When was The Specialists released?
- The Specialists was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.