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By Cassandra M (558) on 27 Oct 2009

One of the great political thrillers. Based on the a real attempt to assassinate Charles de Gaulle…

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By Clemens K (2) on 05 Oct 2009

This is one of the few adaptions of a book which is as good as the book. Both, the book and the movie, are real nailbiting…

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By Johannes J (261) on 03 Oct 2009

Spellbinding thriller. Highly recommended…

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By Amara A (1) on 11 Jul 2009

Not bad, especially considering this movie is from the 70s…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 27 Jun 2009

Fred Zinnermann directed this adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth novel about a fictional plot to assasinate French President Charles de Gaulle…

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By Rajan K (104) on 20 Jun 2009

Michael Lonsdale is good as Lebel, the chief investigator, but Edward Fox carries the movie as The Jackal…

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By Anne F (623) on 20 Jun 2009

Michael Lonsdale is good as Lebel, the chief investigator, but Edward Fox carries the movie as The Jackal…

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By Jonathan M (1,410) on 11 Jun 2009

It follows the failed plot to assassinate de Gaulle in paced detail, but never moves to suggest the act had real resonance outside of its cleverness…

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By Nikella T (2) on 11 Jun 2009

It follows the failed plot to assassinate de Gaulle in paced detail, but never moves to suggest the act had real resonance outside of its cleverness…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 23 May 2009

When President De Gaulle decides to grant independence to French Algeria, several of the soldiers, who fought in that campaign, feel that De…

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By Ed Q (179) on 22 May 2009

Lackluster filmmaking nearly derails the detailed story and the intriguing performance given by Edward Fox…

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By Cade D (28) on 10 Apr 2009

You know what's going to happen, but the real genius of the film is how you still subconsciously root for Edward Fox's controlled diabolic…

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By Fahmi M (47) on 29 Mar 2009

Forget the Bruce Willis remake, this is the real deal…

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By Cecilia C (159) on 10 Feb 2009

A smooth film. Liked the mix of action and political storyline…

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By Trygve Ø (1) on 07 Feb 2009

Good action! A bottle of wine and this movie. You will not forget og not regret…

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By Jan M (110) on 05 Feb 2009

Una idea que para su momento puedo ser novedosa pero que lamentablemente ya no se con los mismos ojos…

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By Matt T (586) on 05 Feb 2009

Awesome. One of the best political/action thrillers i've had the pleasure of seeing. Forget the Bruce Willis version, don't miss this one…

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By Mark P (1,180) on 29 Jan 2009

Though remake higher up my list,this film well warrants being seen-fast paced despite its length - Fox does a great job as the assassin…

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By Alexander J (121) on 17 Jan 2009

There's plenty of suspense in the original Day Of The Jackal, mainly stemming from the fact that you're hooked on the happenings that unfold…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 17 Jan 2009

There's plenty of suspense in the original Day Of The Jackal, mainly stemming from the fact that you're hooked on the happenings that unfold…

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