The Day of the Jackal(1973)
“Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.”
Overview
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.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Studio
Universal Productions France
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Edward Fox
as The Jackal
Terence Alexander
as Lloyd
Michel Auclair
as Colonel Rolland
Alan Badel
as the Minister
Tony Britton
as Inspector Thomas
Denis Carey
as Casson
Cyril Cusack
as Gunsmith
Maurice Denham
as General Colbert
Michael Lonsdale
as Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Interrogator
Jacques François
as Pascal
Olga Georges-Picot
as Denise
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
French
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Universal Productions France • Warwick Film Productions • John Woolf Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Day of the Jackal (1973).
What is The Day of the Jackal 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 directed The Day of the Jackal?▼
The Day of the Jackal was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1973. It is a action, thriller film.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?▼
The Day of the Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in The Day of the Jackal?▼
The cast of The Day of the Jackal includes Edward Fox as The Jackal, Terence Alexander as Lloyd, Michel Auclair as Colonel Rolland, Alan Badel as the Minister, Tony Britton as Inspector Thomas and more.
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