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The Jackal (1997)
Runtime: 3 hrs
Synopsis: An update of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, this spy thriller offers a seasoned FBI man, a rigid Russian agent, and a black-sheep I.R.A. terrorist teaming up to stop a nasty and extremely well-paid assassin from offing a U.S. official. A winning thriller from director Michael Caton-Jones.... An update of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, this spy thriller offers a seasoned FBI man, a rigid Russian agent, and a black-sheep I.R.A. terrorist teaming up to stop a nasty and extremely well-paid assassin from offing a U.S. official. A winning thriller from director Michael Caton-Jones. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, Jack Black
Screenwriter: Kevin Jarre, Chuck Pfarrer
Composer: Carter Burwell
Producer: James Jacks, Sean Daniel, Michael Caton-Jones
DVD Info
Release:
Jan 4, 2000
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
- Dual Layer
Audio:
- DTS Surround 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital 3.0
Interactive Features:
- Parental Lock
Reviews
A fast-paced, underrated reworking of the often-sluggish Day of the Jackal. Willis is good as the villainous title character. More enjoyable than anyone wanted to admit.
Whether you like original action movies, or female empowerment, either way you will be disappointed.
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by: fatguyandotherone 7/5/06

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