The Jackal(1997)
“How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$159M
Cast
Bruce Willis
as The Jackal
Richard Gere
as Declan Mulqueen
Sidney Poitier
as Carter Preston
Diane Venora
as Major Valentina Koslova
J.K. Simmons
as FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
Mathilda May
as Isabella Zanconia
John Cunningham
as FBI Director Donald Brown
Jack Black
as Ian Lamont
Stephen Spinella
as Douglas
Tess Harper
as The First Lady
David Hayman
as Terek Murad
Ravil Isyanov
as Ghazzi Murad
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$159M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Mutual Film Company • Alphaville Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jackal?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Jackal (1997).
What is The Jackal 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 directed The Jackal?▼
The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and released in 1997. It is a action, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Jackal?▼
The Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in The Jackal?▼
The cast of The Jackal includes Bruce Willis as The Jackal, Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen, Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston, Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova, J.K. Simmons as FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon and more.
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