The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Day of the Jackal is a 1973 action movie directed by Fred Zinnemann, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Edward Fox, Terence Alexander and Michel Auclair.
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.
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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.
When was The Day of the Jackal released?
The Day of the Jackal was released on 16 May 1973.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal runs 2h 23m.
Who made The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Day of the Jackal
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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