The Day of the Jackal

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 4m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Brief scene with implied sexual activity, no nudity shown.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:15:20 - 01:15:40] Character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (3m 40s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:20:15 - 00:21:30] Assassination attempt with gunfire and blood.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:30:45 - 01:32:00] Intense chase scene with violent struggle and gunshots.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:50:10 - 01:51:20] Graphic depiction of a character being shot and killed.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:35:50 - 00:35:55] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:10:30 - 01:10:35] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:40:20 - 01:40:25] Use of the word 'bastard'.
The Day of the Jackal
Year: 1973
Certificate: A
Runtime: 143 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 80
Votes: 37445
Gross: 16,056,255
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Stars: Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel
Overview: A professional assassin codenamed "Jackal" plots to kill Charles de Gaulle, the President of France.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the 1973 movie 'The Day of the Jackal'?
A: The 1973 movie 'The Day of the Jackal' was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Q: Who plays the role of the Jackal in 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973)?
A: Edward Fox plays the role of the Jackal, a professional assassin, in the 1973 movie 'The Day of the Jackal'.
Q: What is the plot of 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973)?
A: The plot of 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) revolves around a professional assassin, known as the Jackal, who is hired to assassinate French President Charles de Gaulle. The movie follows his meticulous planning and the efforts of the authorities to stop him.
Q: Is 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) based on a book?
A: Yes, 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) is based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth.
Q: Who are some of the other main actors in 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973)?
A: In addition to Edward Fox as the Jackal, 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) features Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, and Alan Badel in key supporting roles.