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Day Of The Jackal Reviews

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In this involving political thriller, a secret French paramilitary organization plans to assassinate French President Charles De Gaulle (Adrien Cayla-Legrand) because of their disagreement with his policies during the Algerian War. They hire a professional killer, known only as The Jackal (Edward Fox). The police learn of the .. Read more

Starring	Cyril Cusack, Eric Porter, Timothy West, Tony Britton
Director	Fred Zinnemann
Genres	Thriller

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- An incisive, observant and professional piece of work based on a rather clinical bestseller. Lack of a channel for sympathy, plus language confusions, are its main drawbacks.
- 30638
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  The ultimate assassination movie
  
  Edward Fox plays the Jackal a hitman hired by French terrorists to kill the President for pulling the troops out of Algeria.
  
  The film is an almost ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - J J
  - Derby, England.
  - 24 Aug 2004 at 21:59
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  Indispensible...THE top political thriller.
  
  Beautifully crafted by a director used to cranking up tensions (High Noon), this out thinks any false high-tech bourne-type hero by a country mile.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- 1070013
- - a customer
  - 04 Dec 2011 at 10:16
- - 0
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  Classic Suspense Thiller!!!!!
  
  A great suspense thiller that keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end.
  
  The only problem I have with the film is the
  
  use of english... read more »
  
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- 962493
- - Mick1983
  - 15 reviews
  - Leominster
  - 09 Feb 2011 at 18:39
- - 1
  - 1
  The en
  
  The director's and script writer's skills consist in packing a whole intricate book in two hours and knowing what to take out. Like a comic book, they ... read more »
  
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- 930446
- - fritzfromlondon
  - 8 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Oct 2010 at 15:09
- - 0
  - 0
  Classic Thriller
  
  Very good classic spy thriller, have to agree
  
  with others, a bit too long.
  
  But all the same a good thriller.
  
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- - a customer
  - Gloucestershire
  - 21 Sep 2010 at 17:14
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  CLASSIC THRILLER
  
  WELL WORTH A VIEW. TOP QUALITY STUFF THAT IS TOTALLY GRIPPING AND DEFO 5 STARS!!!
  
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- 922021
- - Stuart Neill
  - CARDIFF, WALES.
  - 09 Sep 2010 at 13:01
- - 3
  - 0
  Warning - July '10 release - POOR PRINT
  
  Just a word of warning - I rented the new (July 2010) release of this film. The print is non-anamorphic and shockingly bad. I tried it on a 40-inch screen and ... read more »
  
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- - Concerned
  - Up North
  - 28 Jul 2010 at 10:37
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  Day of The Jackal
  
  This may be an old film but it still has intrigue, suspense, and charm. I watched it twice before sending it back it was that good.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 19 Jul 2010 at 18:55
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  Classic
  
  I cant remember how many times I have watched this film and it is still remains an amazing story. The use of real footage from the time gives it an added sense ... read more »
  
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- - tisheau
  - 83 reviews
  - Craigavon
  - 04 Mar 2010 at 00:45
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  - 0
  Very good story but a bit long
  
  This film's good. The story is a good one. It could be quite a thriller but, the story is being dragged out for too long. Plus, there isn't really any ... read more »
  
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- 834258
- - JustKewl
  - 105 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 24 Nov 2009 at 22:19
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  Engaging thriller
  
  Stands the test of time as a classic thriller.
  
  You find yourself hoping Edward Fox will be successful in his mission, despite the fact that he's ... read more »
  
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- - RussnEmma
  - 334 reviews
  - London, England
  - 15 Nov 2009 at 08:49
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- - 20
  - 1
  The ultimate assassination movie
  
  Edward Fox plays the Jackal a hitman hired by French terrorists to kill the President for pulling the troops out of Algeria.
  
  The film is an almost ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 15863
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - J J
  - Derby, England.
  - 24 Aug 2004 at 21:59
- - 8
  - 0
  The Day of the Jackal
  
  "The Day of the Jackal" is a remarkable film. Fred Zinnemann's impeccable direction beautifully captures Paris in the 1960's, and there are ... read more »
  
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- - Pippppster
  - Leicestershire
  - 23 Oct 2003 at 10:07
- - 4
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  An excellent adaptation of a thrilling book
  
  One of the strongest films in this genre. An excellent adaptation of a thrilling book, characterisation is excellent, and the action sweeps you along. Simple ... read more »
  
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- - bb12
  - London
  - 31 May 2004 at 19:01
- - 3
  - 0
  Warning - July '10 release - POOR PRINT
  
  Just a word of warning - I rented the new (July 2010) release of this film. The print is non-anamorphic and shockingly bad. I tried it on a 40-inch screen and ... read more »
  
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- 909169
- - Concerned
  - Up North
  - 28 Jul 2010 at 10:37
- - 3
  - 2
  Could be based on fact
  
  This film could have been based on fact, I think I read somewhere that is was, well produced and directed, very enjoyable will watch it again many times.
  
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- 17885
- - Pepe Rush
  - Pitsea Essex
  - 11 Sep 2004 at 23:36
- - 2
  - 0
  Classic
  
  Great movie - amazing performance from Fox, bit too upper class toff persona put totally believable nonetheless as the ruthless single minded assassin. Spawned ... read more »
  
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- 292973
- - devalentin
  - Antrim
  - 14 Oct 2003 at 02:23
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  The Day of the Dead Sheep
  
  The people from the Radio Times who ... read more »
  
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  - Martinbuckley
  - 15 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Jan 2007 at 21:27
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  CLASSIC THRILLER
  
  WELL WORTH A VIEW. TOP QUALITY STUFF THAT IS TOTALLY GRIPPING AND DEFO 5 STARS!!!
  
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- 922021
- - Stuart Neill
  - CARDIFF, WALES.
  - 09 Sep 2010 at 13:01
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  - 1
  Not for the dull
  
  This film is slow so if you are the type who nodds off 3 minutes into a psychology lecture then dont watch this. This movie is a masterpeice but , my god, is ... read more »
  
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- - Krish
  - Scotland
  - 14 Oct 2004 at 16:42
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  Brilliant
  
  A great classic thriller at its best.
  
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- - a customer
  - South East
  - 10 Mar 2006 at 17:26

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Critics' reviews
- An incisive, observant and professional piece of work based on a rather clinical bestseller. Lack of a channel for sympathy, plus language confusions, are its main drawbacks.
- 30638
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Inherently suspenseless (history would give us several more years of assassination-target De Gaulle), this adaptation... read more on Time Out
- 43810
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14

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  In this involving political thriller, a secret French paramilitary organization plans to assassinate French President Charles De Gaulle (Adrien Cayla-Legrand) because of their disagreement with his policies during the Algerian War. They hire a professional killer, known only as The Jackal (Edward ...