The Day of the Jackal
Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.
Release Date: 1973-05-16
Runtime: 143 mins
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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Runtime
143 minutes
Release Date
1973-05-16
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$16,056,255
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"Chacal. The Day of the Jackal is directed by Fred Zinnerman and adapted to screenplay by Kenneth Ross from the novel of the same name written by Frederick Forsyth. It stars Edward Fox, Michael Lonsdale, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton and Denis Carey. Music is by Georges Delerue and cinematography by Jean Tournier. As the French political climate reaches boiling point over the Algeria situation, underground organisation the OAS plot to have President Charles de Gaulle assassinated. When an attempt fails the OAS members not caught are exiled in Vienna and decide that bringing in an outsider to kill the President is now the best way forward. That outsider is an Englishman, code name The Jackal, a methodically cunning and deadly assassin. Wonderful, the kind of character driven thriller that has become in short supply over the last couple of decades. It’s all so simple, even sedate, yet this calm approach serves the plotting perfectly. After the initial set ups we follow The Jackal (a super icy turn by Fox) on his mission to kill General de Gaul. His planning, the people he meets, and the people he has to kill to stay one step ahead of the authorities. From cons to weapon smuggling, to disguises and sexual encounters, it’s thoroughly compelling from Jackal’s story arc alone, but the frequent shifts to the hunt for him by a whole ream of suits and detectives is also gripping and suspenseful viewing. Backing Fox up is a raft quality performers, a cast very much in tune with the material to hand. Delure’s musical composition is purposely of the minimalist breed, Tournier’s photography is period compliant and smooth, while Ralph Kemplen’s excellent editing was rightly nominated for an Academy Award. Zinnerman does sterling work from the director’s chair, amazingly keeping a two and half hour movie free of extraneous scenes or pointless exposition. Everything is relative, it really is a film to stay focussed with, to give it respect by giving it your undivided attention. So go the bathroom before sitting down to view this truly great and smart thriller. 9/10 "
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the The Day of the Jackal ?
The movie is approximately 143 minutes long.
What is the The Day of the Jackal's release date?
1973-05-16 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the The Day of the Jackal?
The movie belongs to the Action Thriller genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the The Day of the Jackal?
The lead actors include Edward Fox , Terence Alexander , and Michel Auclair , among others.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
The movie was directed by Fred Zinnemann Fred Zinnemann Louis Pitzele Louis Pitzele Peter Price Peter Price Alain Bonnot Alain Bonnot
What is the The Day of the Jackal's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did The Day of the Jackal movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $16,056,255 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the The Day of the Jackal movie?
Major production companies include Universal Productions France S.A. Warwick Productions Warwick Film Productions Universal Pictures .
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