A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE DAY OF THE JACKAL” (1973)
Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:
We are here to mark the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Fred Zinnemann’s “The Day of the Jackal”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:
PLOT OUTLINE:
A professional assassin codenamed “Jackal” plots to kill Charles de Gaulle, the President of France.
STUDIO:
Universal Pictures
DIRECTOR:
Fred Zinnemann
CAST:
- Edward Fox … Jackal
- Michael Lonsdale … Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
- Terence Alexander … Lloyd
- Michel Auclair … Colonel Rolland
- Alan Badel … Minister