The Day of the Jackal
“Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.”
Synopsis
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
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The Day of the Jackal (1973) Trailer HD | Edward Fox | Terence Alexander
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-08
Top Cast
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Edward Fox
The Jackal
Terence Alexander
Lloyd
Michel Auclair
Colonel Rolland
Alan Badel
the Minister
Tony Britton
Inspector Thomas
Denis Carey
Casson
Cyril Cusack
Gunsmith
Maurice Denham
General Colbert
Michael Lonsdale
Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
Vernon Dobtcheff
Interrogator
Jacques François
Pascal
Olga Georges-Picot
Denise
Raymond Gérôme
Flavigny
Barrie Ingham
St. Clair
Delphine Seyrig
Colette de Montpellier
Derek Jacobi
Inspector Caron
Jean Martin
Victor Wolenski
Ronald Pickup
The Forger
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Ross
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Day of the Jackal
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Productions France, Warwick Film Productions, John Woolf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Kenneth Ross, Frederick Forsyth, John Rosenberg
Georges Delerue
Jean Tournier, Edmond Séchan, Guy Delattre
Ralph Kemplen
John Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Tournier
Director of Photography
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Kenneth Ross
Screenplay
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
John Woolf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Jackal
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What is The Day of the Jackal about?
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in The Day of the Jackal?
The principal cast of The Day of the Jackal includes Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton.
When was The Day of the Jackal released and how long is it?
The Day of the Jackal was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
How much did The Day of the Jackal make at the box office?
The Day of the Jackal grossed $16.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Day of the Jackal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day of the Jackal was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Day of the Jackal based on a book or true story?
The Day of the Jackal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Forsyth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).