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The Jackal (1997)

โ€œHow do you stop an assassin who has no identity?โ€

6.4/10 ยท 2,220 votes 2h 4m r ActionAdventureThrillerCrime

#74 of 113 films from 1997 #1247 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones ยท Written by Chuck Pfarrer

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Overview

Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.

Cast

Bruce Willisas The Jackal
Richard Gereas Declan Mulqueen
Sidney Poitieras Carter Preston
Diane Venoraas Major Valentina Koslova
J.K. Simmonsas FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
Mathilda Mayas Isabella Zanconia
John Cunninghamas FBI Director Donald Brown
Jack Blackas Ian Lamont
Stephen Spinellaas Douglas
Tess Harperas The First Lady
David Haymanas Terek Murad
Ravil Isyanovas Ghazzi Murad
Maggie Castleas Maggie
Richard Linebackas FBI Agent McMurphy

Facts

Release dateNovember 14, 1997
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$159,300,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119395

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Questions

How long is The Jackal?
The Jackal runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is The Jackal worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,220 votes, which places it #74 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 35%) and #1247 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Jackal?
The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Other well-rated titles by the same director: This Boy's Life (1993), Rob Roy (1995), Doc Hollywood (1991).
Who stars in The Jackal?
Bruce Willis as The Jackal; Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen; Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston; Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova; J.K. Simmons as FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon; Mathilda May as Isabella Zanconia.
What is The Jackal rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Jackal?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9304.

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