The Day of the Jackal

Name: The Day of the Jackal
Genre: Thriller, Action
Released: 1973
Duration: 143 min

English • 1973 • 2h 23m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Thriller Action

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorFred Zinnemann

WriterKenneth Ross

CinematographerJean Tournier

ComposerGeorges Delerue

EditorRalph Kemplen

ProducerJohn Woolf

Cast

Edward Foxas The Jackal

Terence Alexanderas Lloyd

Michel Auclairas Colonel Rolland

Alan Badel

Tony Brittonas Inspector Thomas

Denis Careyas Casson

Cyril Cusackas Gunsmith

Maurice Denhamas General Colbert

Michael Lonsdaleas Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel

Vernon Dobtcheffas Interrogator

Raymond Gérômeas Flavigny

Barrie Inghamas St. Clair

Delphine Seyrigas Colette de Montpellier

Derek Jacobias Inspector Caron

Jean Martinas Victor Wolenski

Ronald Pickupas The Forger

Eric Porteras Colonel Rodin

Anton Rodgersas Jules Bernard