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The Day of the Jackal

A master detective tracks a master assassin (Edward Fox) whose target is Charles de Gaulle.

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The Day of the Jackal

Description

Thriller, Crime drama141 Mins1973PG
Starts01/01/2021Expires05/01/2021

An underground French paramilitary group is intent on eliminating President Charles de Gaulle (Adrien Cayla-Legrand), but when numerous attempts on his life fail, they resort to hiring the infamous hit man known as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). As the enigmatic assassin prepares to shoot de Gaulle, he takes out any problematic people along the way. Meanwhile, Lebel (Michel Lonsdale), a savvy Parisian police detective, begins to solve the mystery of the killer's identity.

Moods

  • Suspenseful
  • Engaging

Cast

  • Edward Foxas The Jackal

    Edward Foxas The Jackal

  • Michel Lonsdaleas Lebel

    Michel Lonsdaleas Lebel

  • Tony Brittonas Inspector Thomas

    Tony Brittonas Inspector Thomas

  • Terence Alexanderas Lloyd

    Terence Alexanderas Lloyd

  • Cyril Cusackas The Gunsmith

    Cyril Cusackas The Gunsmith