A precision-made film portraying the cat-and-mouse chase for a political assassin. Forget the rubbishy sequel, this is how thrillers should be made. Totally gripping and better than the book. A real spellbinder. Edward Fox is absolutely believable.
This review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) was written by Ken S on 17 Jul 2007.
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