The Day of the Jackal
(1973)
7.8
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Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.
Country
France
Original language
French, Italian, English
Runtime
2h 23min
Premiere
1973-05-16
Box office
$16,056,255
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
PG
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Cinematography
Jean Tournier
Editor
Ralph Kemplen
Producers
John Woolf
Production
Universal Productions France · Warwick Film Productions · John Woolf Productions
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IMDb
7.8
RT
91
Meta
80
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
Fred Zinnemann directed The Day of the Jackal in 1973.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Day of the Jackal has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 51,802 votes.
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal has a runtime of 2h 23min (143 minutes).
How much did The Day of the Jackal earn at the box office?
The Day of the Jackal earned $16,056,255 worldwide.