The Jackal (1997)
How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?
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.
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure, Crime
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: November 14, 1997
Cast
- Bruce Willis - The Jackal
- Richard Gere - Declan Mulqueen
- Sidney Poitier - Carter Preston
- Diane Venora - Major Valentina Koslova
- J.K. Simmons - FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
- Mathilda May - Isabella Zanconia
- John Cunningham - FBI Director Donald Brown
- Jack Black - Ian Lamont
- Stephen Spinella - Douglas
- Tess Harper - The First Lady
Screenplay
- Chuck Pfarrer (Screenplay)
- Kenneth Ross (Original Film Writer)
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Editing: Jim Clark
Production: Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Alphaville Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $159M
Original Language: en
Themes
Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts
Keywords
showdown, hitman, politics, bratva (russian mafia), cold war, fbi, montreal, canada, revenge, terrorism, ira (irish republican army), pretending to be gay
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Jackal about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Jackal?
- The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
- Who stars in The Jackal?
- The Jackal stars Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, J.K. Simmons, Mathilda May.
- How long is The Jackal?
- The Jackal has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Jackal?
- The Jackal is a Action, Thriller, Adventure, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Jackal?
- The Jackal had a budget of $60M.
- How much did The Jackal gross?
- The Jackal grossed $159M worldwide.
- Where was The Jackal produced?
- The Jackal was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Jackal?
- The themes of The Jackal include: Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts.