The Day of the Jackal

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A French paramilitary group disgusted with Pres. Charles de Gaulle's decision to free French Algeria plans De Gaulle's assassination in this taut political thriller, based on Frederick Forsyth's novel. To carry out their task, the group hires a British hit man known only as "The Jackal" (Edward Fox). But soon the plan is uncovered by French police, who send investigator Lebel (Michel Lonsdale) to sniff out the Jackal's trail.
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Netflix Rating: 3.7
Top Rotten Tomatoes Critics: It's a polished and exciting thriller, mercifully unburdened with heavy political/philosophical digressions. full review

Don Druker, Chicago Reader

The major asset of the film is that it succeeds in maintaining interest and suspense despite obvious viewer foreknowledge of the outcome. full review

Variety Staff, Variety

I wasn't prepared for how good it really is: it's not just a suspense classic, but a beautifully executed example of filmmaking. full review

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The details are minutely observed and, to me, just a bit boring. full review

Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Fred Zinnemann

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