# The Day of the Jackal (1973)

> A rigorously prepared assassin turns a historical French political crisis into a suspenseful contest of concealment, logistics, and detection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2799

## Facts

- Runtime: 143 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- Cast: Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, Denis Carey, Cyril Cusack, Maurice Denham
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069947/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, methodical, 冷静, classic thriller night, political cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A meticulous assassin prepares for the ultimate job: eliminating a world leader.

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