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The Jackal

The Jackal

The Jackal
1997 2h 4m6.4

The Jackal

“How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?”

ActionThrillerAdventureCrime
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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.

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DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
ScreenplayChuck Pfarrer
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 14, 1997
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 4m
Budget$60M
Revenue$159M
Profit+$99M
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes2,077
GenresAction, Thriller, Adventure, Crime
StudioUniversal Pictures, Mutual Film Company

Photos24

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Cast

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

The Jackal

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Declan Mulqueen

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Carter Preston

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Major Valentina Koslova

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon

Mathilda May

Mathilda May

Isabella Zanconia

John Cunningham

John Cunningham

FBI Director Donald Brown

Jack Black

Jack Black

Ian Lamont

Stephen Spinella

Stephen Spinella

Douglas

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

The First Lady

David Hayman

David Hayman

Terek Murad

Ravil Isyanov

Ravil Isyanov

Ghazzi Murad

Maggie Castle

Maggie Castle

Maggie

Richard Lineback

Richard Lineback

FBI Agent McMurphy

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Karen Kirschenbauer

Speaker

Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kim

Akashi

Serge Houde

Serge Houde

Beaufres

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Woolburton

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Steve Bassett

George Decker

Jonathan Aris

Jonathan Aris

Alexander Radzinski

Richard Cubison

Richard Cubison

General Belinko

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Bob Kingdom

Ambassador Koldin

Peter Sullivan

Peter Sullivan

Vasilov

John Harrington Bland

John Harrington Bland

Dave

Terry Loughlin

Terry Loughlin

Davis

Walt MacPherson

Walt MacPherson

Dennehey

Jim Grimshaw

Jim Grimshaw

Green Beret Colonel

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Terrence Currier

Surgeon General

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Jamaican Girl

Michael Caton-Jones

Michael Caton-Jones

Man in Video

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Laura Viederman

Woman in Video

Gregory Porter Miller

Gregory Porter Miller

Paramedic

Murphy Guyer

Murphy Guyer

NSC Representative

Philip LeMaistre

Philip LeMaistre

Bored Teenage Clerk

James McCauley

James McCauley

CIA Representative #1

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Victor Sobchak

Doctor

Serge Christianssens

Serge Christianssens

Immigration Officer

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Boris Boscovic

Interrogator

Ewan Bailey

Ewan Bailey

Prison Guard

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Danette Alberico

Woman with Champagne #1

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Debra Gano

Woman with Champagne #2

🎭

Pamela Poitier

Law Clerk

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Washington Cop

Dan Ziskie

Dan Ziskie

CIA Representative #2

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Gayle Jessup

Reporter

🎭

Bill Collins

Medic

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David Gene Gibbs

Pilot

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James M. Helkey

Co-Pilot

Larry King

Larry King

Himself

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Yuri Stepanov

Victor Politovsky

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Jackal

Where can I watch The Jackal?

The Jackal (1997) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed The Jackal?

The Jackal (1997) was directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The film is a Action, Thriller production with a runtime of 2h 4m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is The Jackal?

The Jackal runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 2,077 votes. Genre: Action, Thriller.

Is The Jackal worth watching?

The Jackal is rated 6.4/10 by 2,077 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Action and Thriller fans.