A UK-France co-production, Fred Zinnemann’s legendary film explores the attempts of a right-wing paramilitary group to assassinate French President General De Gaulle following the independence of Algeria. Boasting a career-defining performance from Edward Fox and replete with many political twists and turns, The Day of the Jackal is one of the best thrillers of the 1970s.

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Duration:
143 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
France and Great Britain

Year of production:
1973

This screening has no adverts or trailers and starts at the advertised time