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The Day of the Jackal

PG 141min.
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Released on May 16, 1973
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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