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The Jackal

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
116K
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POPULARITY
2,804
1,088
The Jackal (1997)
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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
An imprisoned I.R.A. fighter is freed to help stop a brutal, seemingly "faceless" assassin from completing his next job.An imprisoned I.R.A. fighter is freed to help stop a brutal, seemingly "faceless" assassin from completing his next job.An imprisoned I.R.A. fighter is freed to help stop a brutal, seemingly "faceless" assassin from completing his next job.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
116K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,804
1,088
  • Director
    • Michael Caton-Jones
  • Writers
    • Kenneth Ross(earlier screenplay Day of the Jackal)
    • Chuck Pfarrer(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Richard Gere
    • Sidney Poitier
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Caton-Jones
  • Writers
    • Kenneth Ross(earlier screenplay Day of the Jackal)
    • Chuck Pfarrer(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Richard Gere
    • Sidney Poitier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 274User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos1

    The Jackal
    Trailer 1:18
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    Richard Gere and Diane Venora in The Jackal (1997)
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    Sidney Poitier in The Jackal (1997)
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    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • The Jackalas The Jackal
    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Declan Mulqueenas Declan Mulqueen
    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Prestonas Preston
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Valentina Koslovaas Valentina Koslova
    Mathilda May
    Mathilda May
    • Isabellaas Isabella
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Witherspoonas Witherspoon
    Richard Lineback
    Richard Lineback
    • McMurphyas McMurphy
    John Cunningham
    John Cunningham
    • Donald Brownas Donald Brown
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Lamontas Lamont
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • The First Ladyas The First Lady
    Leslie Phillips
    Leslie Phillips
    • Woolburtonas Woolburton
    Stephen Spinella
    Stephen Spinella
    • Douglasas Douglas
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Jamaican Girlas Jamaican Girl
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Terek Muradas Terek Murad
    Steve Bassett
    • George Deckeras George Decker
    Yuri Stepanov
    • Victor Politovskyas Victor Politovsky
    Walt MacPherson
    • Denneheyas Dennehey
    Ravil Isyanov
    Ravil Isyanov
    • Ghazzi Muradas Ghazzi Murad
    • Director
      • Michael Caton-Jones
    • Writers
      • Kenneth Ross(earlier screenplay Day of the Jackal)
      • Chuck Pfarrer(screen story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Frederick Forsyth, who wrote the novel "The Day of the Jackal", insisted his name be taken off the credits of this film, which is why it is billed as "based on the screenplay".
    • Goofs
      (at around 57 mins) When we see the weapon is first test fired from the mount and misses, the problem is unlikely to have been with the mount and more likely to be poor alignment of the sighting system.
    • Quotes

      Valentina Koslova: She's Basque, isn't she?

      Declan Mulqueen: Aye.

      Valentina Koslova: They say Basques live by the vendetta. If they hate someone it's to the death. It's the same when they love.

    • Alternate versions
      DVD special edition features additional scenes deleted from the theatrical release and an alternative ending, where the Jackal is killed by Isabella.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Mad City/Bean/Starship Troopers/Eve's Bayou/The Wings of the Dove (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Star
      Written by Bobby Gillespie (as B. Gillespie), Robert Young (as R. Young),
      Martin Duffy (as M. Duffy), Andrew Innes (as A. Innes)
      Performed by Primal Scream
      Courtesy of Creation Records Ltd./Sony Independent Network Europe/Reprise Records
      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews274

    Review
    Top review
    I recommend that you see The Day of the Jackal and compare both movies
    Comparing this movie with the original film, The Day of the Jackal (1973), from which this was adapted, I would say this new version is just okay. The original film is simply extraordinary and if you haven't seen it, I sincerely recommend that you do it today and compare by yourself.
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    • Soledad-2
    • Mar 4, 1999

    FAQ6

    • What is 'The Jackal' about?
    • Is 'The Jackal' based on a book?
    • How much money does the Jackal want to kill the FBI director?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Germany
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • The Day of the Jackal
    • Filming locations
      • Porvoo, Finland
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Mutual Film Company
      • Alphaville Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,930,280
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,164,595
      • Nov 16, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $159,330,280
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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