Day of the Jackal

Day of the Jackal1973

Director: Fred Zinnemann
Stars: Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michael Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 143 minutes

With its high-intensity plot about an attempt to assassinate French President Charles de Gaulle, the bestselling novel by Frederick Forsyth was a prime candidate for screen adaptation. Director Fred Zinnemann brought his veteran skills to bear on wh… more »



Mallinson:
The prime minister?

Insp. Thomas:
The prime minster, sir. That he said if there's the remotest possibility of General de Gaulle's life being threatened by a person of these islands, then it is to be stopped. And he's given me full powers and top priority.

Mallinson:
Is this some kind of bloody joke?

Insp. Thomas:
No, of couse not, sir. I've got to drop whatever I'm doing, and I shall need six of your best men, straight away.

Mallinson:
Where's the notification for all this? Where's the proper authority?

Mallinson:
Yes!

Mallinson:
Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Of course, sir.

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