In 1963, a French paramilitary organization (the OAS) is enraged by President Charles de Gaulle’s decision to grant independence to Algeria. After their own assassins fail, they hire a professional killer—known only as "The Jackal" (played with chilling elegance by Edward Fox). The Jackal is a blond, blue-eyed Englishman with a talent for disguise and a ruthless commitment to the job.
The high-stakes "cat and mouse" phone calls between investigators. 🔑 Key Details for Cinephiles Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Michael Lonsdale Runtime: 143 Minutes the day of the jackal 1973 %D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%85