The Day of the Jackal

1973 • 143 minutes

About this movie

Based on Frederick Forsyth's best-selling novel of political intrigue, 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 (Edward Fox), relentlessly moves toward the date with death that would rock the world. The tension mounts as the methodical preparations of the Jackal are paralleled with the efforts of the police to uncover the plot, which gives the story non-stop, edge-of-your-seat suspense.

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely superb. Watch this with a bottle of good french red and you will have a great evening. Vive la France! Charles Calthrop

One of the best movies of all time. Classic political thriller that's a beautifully crafted slow build.

Edward Fox is excellent in the adaption of the Frederick Forsythe book. Rolls along at a good pace.