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The Jackal

R19972h 4mMichael Caton-Jones
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 24% · Metacritic 36

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"How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?"

Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.

ActionCrimeThriller
ShowdownHitmanPoliticsBratva (russian Mafia)Cold WarFbiMontreal, CanadaRevengeTerrorismIra (irish Republican Army)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Jackal (1997) about?

Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.

Who stars in The Jackal?

The Jackal stars Bruce Willis (The Jackal), Richard Gere (Declan Mulqueen), Sidney Poitier (Carter Preston), Diane Venora (Major Valentina Koslova), J.K. Simmons (FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon). The film was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

How long is The Jackal?

The Jackal has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is The Jackal worth watching?

The Jackal holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 24. Fans of Action, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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