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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.

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.

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6.3

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Jackal

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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.

In a cold-blooded retaliation, Therek contacts a shadowy figure known only by the chilling moniker, “The Jackal” (Bruce Willis). He divulges his intention to take matters into his own hands, seeking an assassin who can effectively deliver a message to both the FBI and the United States as a whole—stay out of his way. Presenting The Jackal with a photo of his American target, Therek entices him with an eye-popping $70 million payday. However, The Jackal makes it clear that if he accepts the job, he must vanish forever, agreeing to the terms of half the payment upfront to secure his commitment. He sternly warns Therek that if any information leaks, he alone will decide the fate of the mission—but one way or another, the initial sum is his. With an unyielding sense of purpose, Therek consents to the conditions.

Fast forward two weeks, and the aftermath of Ghazzi’s demise is blood-soaked as seven MVD operatives have been ruthlessly eliminated across Russia. Intelligence soon reveals that Therek has been holed up in a secluded hotel in Porvoo, Finland with his trusted lieutenants. Their operation becomes a race against time as the MVD captures one of Therek’s henchmen during a perilous interrogation that turns deadly. In a desperate attempt to glean crucial information, the name “Jackal” emerges, igniting Preston’s intrigue and reminding him of a notorious figure believed to operate outside the law for years.

With the FBI and MVD teaming up, they deduce the high-stakes game at play, uncovering that the Jackal’s target appears to be FBI Director Donald Brown. Meanwhile, The Jackal prepares for his deadly assignment, employing elaborate measures to alter his appearance, utilizing wigs, false identities, and even elaborate disguises including a fat suit. His preparations intensify as he ventures into a bank, procuring illegal weaponry off the black market and acquiring a Polish heavy machine gun for his impending assault.

As the clock ticks, the FBI scrambles to track down a pivotal lead—Isabella Zancona ([Mathilda May]), a former Basque separatist, who holds the key to identifying The Jackal. The labyrinth of locating Isabella leads them to Declan Mulqueen ([Richard Gere]), an Irish IRA sniper trapped in a maximum-security prison, serving two life sentences. An encounter with Mulqueen reveals his deep-seated reluctance to divulge Isabella’s whereabouts, despite the alluring offer of citizenship protections from the Spanish government. Ultimately, driven by a glimmer of hope linked to The Jackal, he negotiates a deal. He ultimately agrees to assist the FBI, awaiting a golden opportunity to leave behind his tumultuous past.

The ensuing partnership between Mulqueen and the FBI reveals layers of complexity. As Mulqueen reunites with Isabella, she provides invaluable insights into the Jackal’s chilling tactics and methods—indicating he is American, highly trained in special operations, devoid of emotion, and capable of destruction on an unimaginable scale. Meanwhile, tension escalates within the confinement of the investigation as they realize that The Jackal is an unmatched adversary, equipped to handle any obstacle in his path, fueled by a vendetta of his own.

In a gripping sequence of events, The Jackal dances between identities, crafting an elaborate facade while striding towards his chilling target—the First Lady, scheduled to make an appearance at a gala for a children’s hospital. As his meticulous plans unfold, Mulqueen discovers a thread connecting to Isabella’s family, and a mole within the ranks, leading to dramatic confrontations that spiral into chaos.

Amongst the whirlwind, The Jackal shrewdly navigates through the web of the FBI’s efforts to stop him. His adversaries’ responses and movements become predictable, a fatal miscalculation as he closes in on his target. A final confrontation emerges, arrayed with stunning twists, relentless pursuits, and a heart-stopping showdown in the subway tunnels. The climactic moments culminate in shocking revelations about loyalty, sacrifice, and unresolved pasts. As the dust settles, only a small cadre remains to pay their respects to The Jackal, pondering the shadows of vengeance and the price of survival in a world painted in shades of gray.

Days later, amidst the echoes of their pasts, Preston and Mulqueen stand at The Jackal’s unmarked grave. With revelations of moving Mulqueen to a more comfortable prison setting, they part ways—leaving behind a world steeped in danger while embarking on paths forever altered by choices made in the heat of battle.

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Cars Featured in The Jackal

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Explore all cars featured in The Jackal, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


AM

General HMMWV

Bedford

1986

Rascal

BMW

1988

520i E34

BMW

1988

7 E32

Buick

1992

LeSabre

Buick

1996

Skylark

Chevrolet

1983

Blazer

Chevrolet

1995

Blazer

Chevrolet

1987

Caprice

Chevrolet

1991

Caprice

The Jackal Themes and Keywords

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The Jackal Other Names and Titles

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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) A Sakál O Chacal Szakal Sakaali Šakal Çakal มือสังหารมหากาฬสะท้านนรก Чакала Το Τσακάλι התן 자칼 Le chacal 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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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) A Sakál O Chacal Szakal Sakaali Šakal Çakal มือสังหารมหากาฬสะท้านนรก Чакала Το Τσακάλι התן 자칼 Le chacal 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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