The Day of the Jackal

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

19732h 23m7.5(711 votes)

ActionThriller

Synopsis

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.

The Day of the Jackal (1973) is a action and thriller film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It stars Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, and Michel Auclair. The film runs for 2 hours 23 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 711 votes.

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Director

Fred Zinnemann

Cast

Edward Fox

The Jackal

Terence Alexander

Lloyd

Michel Auclair

Colonel Rolland

Alan Badel

the Minister

Tony Britton

Inspector Thomas

Denis Carey

Casson

Cyril Cusack

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Jackal

Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?

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Who stars in The Day of the Jackal?

The Day of the Jackal stars Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, and Alan Badel, and was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is The Day of the Jackal?

The Day of the Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.

When did The Day of the Jackal come out?

The Day of the Jackal was released in 1973.

What genre is The Day of the Jackal?

The Day of the Jackal is a action and thriller film.

Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?

The Day of the Jackal holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.