The Day of the Jackal
"Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world."
Originally released in 1973. The Day of the Jackal is a action/thriller film. directed by Fred Zinnemann. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, and Michel Auclair
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (646 votes)
Box Office
$16.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $16,056,255
Production Companies
- Universal Productions France
- Warwick Film Productions
- John Woolf Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was The Day of the Jackal released?
The Day of the Jackal was released on May 16, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Day of the Jackal?
The main cast of The Day of the Jackal includes Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton.
Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?
The Day of the Jackal has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 646 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.