Film · 1973

The Day of the Jackal

Name: The Day of the Jackal
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1973-05-16
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Liliane Rovère, Michel Auclair, Edward Fox, Cyril Cusack, Vernon Dobtcheff

Directed by Fred Zinnemann · starring Liliane Rovère, Michel Auclair and Edward Fox

2 h 23 min
Crime · Drama · Thriller
UK France
Released in the UK 16 June 1973

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Synopsis

'The Day of the Jackal' tells of a cold, suave British assassin hired by the French OAS to kill General Charles de Gaulle. Nameless and faceless, the killer, known by the code name of Jackal relentlessly moves toward the date with death that would rock the world.

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Runtime: 143 min2 hours and 23 minutes
Budget: £2mUniversal Pictures

How long is The Day of the Jackal?: 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was The Day of the Jackal released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 16 June 1973.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?: Fred Zinnemann.
Who is in The Day of the Jackal?: It stars Liliane Rovère, Michel Auclair, Edward Fox and Cyril Cusack.
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.