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The Day of the Jackal

The plot thickens as a team of disgruntled French military veterans seek vengeance against President Charles de Gaulle, enlisting the services of a skilled assassin known only as "The Jackal" after France grants Algeria its independence.

In 1960s France, the remnants of the failed French Foreign Legion repeatedly attempt to assassinate President DeGaulle, leading to his unprecedented level of security. Desperate, they recruit The Jackal, a skilled hitman, to kill De Gaulle for a hefty sum.

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The Day Of The Jackal (1973)

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Studio(s): Universal Productions France S.A., Warwick Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 16, 1973

Production Countries: France, United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $448,609.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Thriller