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The Day of the Jackal

PG19732h 23mFred Zinnemann
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 80

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"Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world."

An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.

ActionThriller
AssassinAssassinationFranceParis, FranceBased On Novel Or BookPoliceHitmanTraitorCastleFake Identity

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Day of the Jackal (1973) about?

An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.

Who stars in The Day of the Jackal?

The Day of the Jackal stars Edward Fox (The Jackal), Terence Alexander (Lloyd), Michel Auclair (Colonel Rolland), Alan Badel (the Minister), Tony Britton (Inspector Thomas). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is The Day of the Jackal?

The Day of the Jackal has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?

The Day of the Jackal holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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