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The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal

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

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Day of the Jackal
  • Genres: Action, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1973-05-16
  • Runtime: 143 minutes
  • Rating: 7.5/10 (638 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $16,056,255
  • Production Companies: Universal Productions France, Warwick Film Productions, John Woolf Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.1109
  • Languages: French, Italian, English

Cast & Crew

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

as The Jackal

Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

as Lloyd

Michel Auclair

Michel Auclair

as Colonel Rolland

Alan Badel

Alan Badel

as the Minister

Tony Britton

Tony Britton

as Inspector Thomas

Denis Carey

Denis Carey

as Casson

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

as Gunsmith

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

as General Colbert

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

as Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

as Interrogator

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Day Of The Jackal (1973)

External Links

Keywords

assassinassassinationfranceparis, francebased on novel or bookpolicehitmantraitorcastlefake identitydisguisedenunciation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The Day of the Jackal is a Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1973-05-16.

Who are the main actors in The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The main cast includes Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, .

Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal online?ā–¼

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day of the Jackal is available.

Is The Day of the Jackal based on a true story?ā–¼

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The Day of the Jackal has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 638 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $16,056,255 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Productions France, Warwick Film Productions, John Woolf Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Day of the Jackal filmed?ā–¼

The Day of the Jackal was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

The total runtime of The Day of the Jackal is 143 minutes.

Is The Day of the Jackal suitable for kids?ā–¼

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Day of the Jackal?ā–¼

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Day of the Jackal.

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