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The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal (1973)8.2 /10

PG (US) · UK, France · English, Italian, French · 143 min · Jul 30, 1973 · More  
Directed by:  Fred Zinnemann

Storyline:  In 1960s France, desperate to stop President De Gaulle, remnants of the French Foreign Legion hire a mysterious assassin known only as The Jackal. As he prepares meticulously for the hit, French police scramble to uncover his identity and prevent the assassination. Based on real events and the acclaimed novel, this gripping thriller blends historical fact with nail-biting suspense.

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