The Day of the Jackal

Where to Watch The Day of the Jackal (1973) (Legally)

Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.
May 16, 1973 FR 143 min PG
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1973), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Action, Thriller, with a runtime around 143 minutes.

Top billed names include Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

assassin, assassination, france, paris, france, based on novel or book, police, hitman, traitor, castle, fake identity, disguise, assassination of president

Plot

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.

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Main cast

Edward Fox
as The Jackal
Michel Auclair
as Colonel Rolland
Alan Badel
as the Minister
Tony Britton
as Inspector Thomas
Denis Carey
as Casson
Cyril Cusack
as Gunsmith
Maurice Denham
as General Colbert
Michael Lonsdale
as Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Interrogator