The Jackal (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Jackal is a 1997 action thriller directed by Michael Caton-Jones, starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $159.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jackal About?
The premise of The Jackal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following an FBI raid that claims the life of a Russian gangster's brother, a deadly assassin known only as the Jackal is hired to seek revenge against the Deputy Director. The pursuit ignites a tense cat-and-mouse game, complicated by a resourceful Russian agent and a former IRA terrorist who find themselves unexpectedly allied. The escalating conflict tests the skills of both hunter and hunted.
The Jackal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mariachi band
- scantily clad female
- bikini
- man with no name
- gun for hire
- moscow russia
- chicago illinois
- montreal quebec canada
- larry king character
- shot in the abdomen
- animal as title
- character name as title
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- the jackal character
- female major
- strong female character
- saving a life
- metro station
- chase
- jumping from an airplane
- suction
- between trains
- mole
- man murders a woman
- man wears a wig
- woman fights a man
- woman murders a man
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- fbi assistant director
- professional assassin
- 1990s
- russian mobster
- russian mob
- mobster
- mob boss
- prisoner
- enhanced interrogation
- prison yard
- ex terrorist
- forger
- stolen passport
- forged passport
- irish terrorist
- mvd
- russian police
- arm shot off
- ontario canada
- poisoned to death
- passport control
- test firing
- radio controlled weapon
The Jackal Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Richard Gere. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
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Director Michael Caton-Jones
More from Michael Caton-Jones
More films directed by Michael Caton-Jones, best-rated first: Urban Hymn, Beyond the Gates, Asher and This Boy's Life.
The Jackal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Jackal 36 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 6.3
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The Jackal Plot Summary
What happens in The Jackal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a vibrant and chaotic Moscow nightclub, an intense joint operation unfolds, orchestrated by the FBI alongside the MVD, aimed at apprehending Ghazzi Murad for the shocking murder of a Russian Mayor. However, Ghazzi is anything but compliant; when confronted by the tenacious FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston (Sidney Poitier), Ghazzi lunges at him wielding a knife. Just in the nick of time, MVD Major Valentina Koslova (Diane Venora) intervenes and is forced to take drastic action, resulting in Ghazzi’s death. This incident sends shockwaves through the criminal underworld, reaching Therek Murad, Ghazzi’s ruthless brother and one of Russia’s most feared crime bosses. Enraged by the loss of his sibling and the lack of collateral damage on the police side, Therek exacts his revenge with ruthless determination.
Full summary
The whole story of The Jackal, scene by scene
The Jackal Box Office & Budget
The Jackal grossed $159.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $54.9 million came from the US and Canada and $104.4 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$159.3M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $54.9M
- International
- $104.4M
- Budget
- $60M
The Jackal Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer The Jackal ≣ 1997 ≣ Trailer
- Clip Bruce Willis Tests Out a High-Tech Weapon... on Jack Black
- Clip Assassination Attempt on the First Lady
How Well Do You Know The Jackal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main occupation of the character known as 'The Jackal'?
Cars in The Jackal
96 cars on screen, including the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan Main role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1988 Lincoln Town Car Important role
The Jackal Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Schakalen” and “The Day of the Jackal”.
- Also known as
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- Schakalen
- The Day of the Jackal
- Sakal
- Chacal
- Der Schakal - The Jackal
- 狙击职业杀手
- 狙擊職業殺手
- Der Schakal
- Le Chacal
- Шакал
- Sjakalen
- The Jackal (Chacal)
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- A Sakál
- O Chacal
- Szakal
- Sakaali
- Šakal
- Çakal
- มือสังหารมหากาฬสะท้านนรก
- Чакала
- Το Τσακάλι
- התן
- 자칼
- 絕對目標：豺狼末日
- ジャッカル
- Šakalas
- Șacalul
- El Chacal
- Sát Thủ Chó Rừng
- The Jackal (Xacal)
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Day of the Jackal, The Day of the Jackal and Jackals.
The Jackal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Jackal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jackal?
The Jackal runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Jackal released?
The Jackal was released on November 14, 1997.
Who directed The Jackal?
The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
More films by Michael Caton-Jones Who is in the cast of The Jackal?
The Jackal stars Bruce Willis and Richard Gere.
How much did The Jackal make at the box office?
The Jackal grossed $159.3 million worldwide ($54.9 million domestic, $104.4 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is The Jackal rated?
The Jackal has 36 on Metacritic.
Does The Jackal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jackal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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