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The Day of the Jackal (1973), directed by Fred Zinnemann, is a meticulously crafted political thriller based on Frederick Forsyth’s novel. Set in 1963, the film follows a professional assassin, known only as "the Jackal," hired by the OAS, a French paramilitary organization, to assassinate President Charles de Gaulle. As the Jackal meticulously plans his mission, French authorities, led by Commissioner Claude Lebel, race against time to prevent the assassination. The film is renowned for its suspenseful narrative and attention to detail, culminating in a tense climax during a public ceremony.
- IMDB Rating - 7.8/10
- Director - Fred Zinnemann
- Writers - Frederick Forsyth, Kenneth Ross
- Stars - Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair
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