The Jackal
"How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?"
Originally released in 1997. The Jackal is a action/thriller film. directed by Michael Caton-Jones. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier
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 terrorist who can recognize him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (2,033 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$159.3M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Willis
as The Jackal
Richard Gere
as Declan Mulqueen
Sidney Poitier
as Carter Preston
Diane Venora
as Major Valentina Koslova
J.K. Simmons
as FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
Mathilda May
as Isabella Zanconia
John Cunningham
as FBI Director Donald Brown
Jack Black
as Ian Lamont
Stephen Spinella
as Douglas
Tess Harper
as The First Lady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $159,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Mutual Film Company
- Alphaville Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jackal about?
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 wit...
Who directed The Jackal?
The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
How long is The Jackal?
The Jackal has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Jackal released?
The Jackal was released on November 14, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jackal?
The main cast of The Jackal includes Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, J.K. Simmons.
Is The Jackal worth watching?
The Jackal has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 2,033 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.