The Day of the Jackal

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Theatrical Release Date:

05/16/1973

DVD Release Date:

04/29/1998

Run Time:

141min.

Starring:

Edward Fox , Michel Lonsdale , Alan Badel , Michel Auclair , Tony Britton

Director(s):

Fred Zinnemann

Distributor(s):

Universal Pictures

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: 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. Read More

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