The Jackal

Name: The Jackal
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1997
Duration: 2 h 4 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, J.K. Simmons

How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?

19972h 4m6.4(2,175 votes)

ActionCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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 terroris…

The Jackal (1997) is a action, crime, and thriller film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It stars Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 2,175 votes.

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Director

Michael Caton-Jones

Cast

Bruce Willis

The Jackal

Richard Gere

Declan Mulqueen

Sidney Poitier

Carter Preston

Diane Venora

Major Valentina Koslova

J.K. Simmons

FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon

Mathilda May

Isabella Zanconia

John Cunningham

FBI Director Donald Brown

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Where can I watch The Jackal?

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Who stars in The Jackal?

The Jackal stars Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, and Diane Venora, and was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

How long is The Jackal?

The Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did The Jackal come out?

The Jackal was released in 1997.

What genre is The Jackal?

The Jackal is a action, crime, and thriller film.

Is The Jackal worth watching?

The Jackal holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.