Jackals
“An ex-cop. To escape the violence, he quit the force. The violence followed him.”
Synopsis
Cops in a small town near the Mexican border find themselves caught up in a scheme that smuggles illegal aliens into the country.
Top Cast
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Jameson Parker
Dave Buchanon
Jack Lucarelli
Joe Case
Gerald McRaney
Jake Wheeler
Wilford Brimley
Sheriff Mitchell
Jeannie Wilson
Jess Buchanon
Rosanna DeSoto
Manuela
Randy Hall
Raybo
Danelle Hand
Angelina
Warner Glenn
Warner
Sherry Adamo
Little
Billy C. Chandler
Deputy Mitchell
Robert Covarrubias
Ramon
Roman Cisneros
Raul
Sharon Hughes
Valerie
Rick Hurst
Harley
Del Zamora
Romo
Dennis A. Pratt
Connie
Bill Richardson
Plummer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Grillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis A. Pratt
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Jackals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hunter/MFG Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Grillo
Dennis A. Pratt
Paul Chihara
Steve Yaconelli
Steve Mirkovich
Jack Lucarelli, Jameson Parker, Martin Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Dennis A. Pratt
Writer
Jack Lucarelli
Producer
Jameson Parker
Producer
Gary Grillo
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jackals.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jackals about?
Cops in a small town near the Mexican border find themselves caught up in a scheme that smuggles illegal aliens into the country.
Who directed Jackals?
Jackals was directed by Gary Grillo.
Who stars in Jackals?
The principal cast of Jackals includes Jameson Parker, Jack Lucarelli, Gerald McRaney, Wilford Brimley, Jeannie Wilson.
When was Jackals released and how long is it?
Jackals was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Jackals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jackals was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jackals?
Jackals holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).