Review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) by Tor M — 21 Aug 2017

A professional assassin codenamed "Jackal" is out on a mission to kill Charles de Gaulle, the President of France. The story is two-sided as we follow the Jackal's way towards his target. He travels, he disguices, he hides, he gets friends, he gets enemies. He is a slick fella that never makes mistakes. On the other hand we follow the crew after him. They are professionals and the cat and mouse game is a huge effort.

I dig the development as the assassin get's ready. He is contacting fellas for weapons and fake IDs. He tries out guns and he does some neccessary kills now and then. I kind of like the guy. The good guys is also cool guys. Smoking a lot of cigarettes, staying up making unplesant, but important phonecalls around the globe. I really dig Michael Lonsdale's performance as Lebel - great effort.

A long film, but very rewarding and never boring. I dig the fact that The Liberation Day scenes were filmed at a real parade, with most spectators being unaware of a film being shot. Charles de Gaulle was not around, but it's cool anyhow. I think I might have seen the Bruce Willis version of this many years ago, but I'm not sure. This film is probably way better.

8 out of 10 puzzle guns.